Division Contracts Manager
Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States
Job Family
: Program Management
Job Type
: Regular
Posted
: Feb 25, 2025
Job ID: 55023
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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary:
Leads the Division's contract management function responsible for contracts, negotiations and analysis of high complexity and strategic significance to long-term business performance. Leads multi-divisional contract negotiations. Ensures efficient coordination and consistency of contract terms and conditions within the division. Consults with and advises Division leadership on major and/or critical contract negotiations to ensure appropriate review of potential liabilities and to assess risk-bearing contractual terms.
Scope/ Supervision and Interaction
Reports to Division General Manager. Functional report to Group Contract Management. Provides leadership for multiple teams. Regular interaction with Division Team Leaders, Division General Manager and staff, Group staff, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Manages and is accountable for the performance of military and commercial contracts for all Divisional programs. Leads complex negotiations of critical strategic significance to the division. Leads multi-level contract negotiations by applying thorough knowledge of systems, products, and services.
Contributes to meeting business objectives and participates in strategic planning at the Division and Group level. Participates on the Group Contract Management Leadership Team to develop and implement Group-wide strategies.
Researches, develops and manages activities related to international business development activities (e.g. contract terms for use with non-U.S. customers and suppliers; international letters of credit). Supports low cost strategies and opportunities associated with international supplier and offset strategies and assisting with negotiations. Recommends general and specific courses of action. Provides expert advice and interpretation of legal contract and subcontract terms and conditions to minimize or reduce risk and potential liabilities. Analyzes, defines, and estimates the potential impact of contract liability and works with and across divisions to determine negotiation strategy and workable alternatives.
Plans, develops, recommends, and implements training, procedures, and systems to be used for contract review across the Division. Participates in high-risk or complex areas such as multi-division contracts, major sub-contracts, joint ventures, and/or systems contracts. Establishes criteria and process for the review of contract exceptions.
Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports. Develops and mentors others. Champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community.
Manages the contracts management budget for Division. Oversees and approves task planning on several large contracts or programs; approves resource requirements and effort estimates. Leads the development of a consistent, effective process to advise contractual flow down requirements.
Responsible for Division implementation of and compliance with Parker export compliance policies and procedures. Provides cohesive leadership in export compliance for multi-site divisions.
Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies. Prepares letters on behalf of Group/Division positions.
Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract review. Develops and implements programs to increase cross functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed.
Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials. Analyzes problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contracts management certification preferred. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/JD) maybe preferred.
12 or more years of related experience, including 7 years in a significant leadership role. Demonstrated leadership of multiple contracts of... For full info follow application link.
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