IT Contracts Officer

Summary:

We are seeking an IT Contracts Consultant to manage, review, and negotiate technology-related contracts and agreements. The role involves working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure contracts align with business needs, compliance standards, and risk management policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts, including software licensing, professional services, hardware procurement, cloud services, and support agreements.
• Evaluate commercial, technical, and legal risks associated with IT vendor engagements.
• Ensure contract terms comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, and legal teams to finalize contract approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contract versions, amendments, terms, and renewals.
• Monitor contract performance, SLAs, and compliance throughout the vendor lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on contract best practices and cost optimization strategies.

Requirements:

• Experience in IT contract management, procurement, or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of IT products, services, licensing models, and technical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• Familiarity with legal terms, compliance frameworks, and contracting tools/platforms.