Crowe Hiring for Consulting Contract Manager at Grand Rapids, Michigan Full Time

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At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today’s complex business issues. Crowe’s accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a “Best Place to Work.” We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

Job Description:

Crowe is seeking a Consulting Contract Manager to join our Consulting Business Unit as part of our Enterprise Risk Management team. You will perform a range of duties including managing our contracting processes, advising Consulting practice leaders on efficient operation of the firm’s Contract Management System (ICertis), assisting in preparation of contracts, and managing contract templates.

The successful candidate should enjoy drafting and editing contracts and should demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Communication skills are critical, as this position will interact with Consulting practice leaders and the firm’s Legal department on a daily basis.

Responsibilities
Interact with Legal and Consulting leaders within the firm to ensure timely and accurate contract preparation and problem resolution
Manage contracting processes within the ICertis Contract Management System
Serve as the primary contact for Contract Management System questions for the Consulting BU
Identify incorrect, inconsistent and incomplete data entries in the Contract Management System on a continuous basis and make timely modifications to improve the quality of data
Identify opportunities and provide insights to drive greater efficiencies in the Contract Management process
Track agreement expiration, identify contracts that need to be amended, and follow up to ensure amendments are executed timely
Assist in drafting contract templates for specific Consulting service lines that help the practice proactively manage risk
Manage and update contract templates as needed in coordination with Legal
Expedite the review and execution of contracts

Qualifications
Educational and Professional Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field
Background in contracting, legal terminology and contract review
Paralegal Certification is preferred
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in professional services industry is desired
Experience with ICertis or another Contract Management System is desired

Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Superior attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve complaints and concerns
Strong ability to organize assigned workload and multitask to deliver service at required service levels meeting customer service expectations.
Ability to make decisions independently and in accordance with established policies
Ability to use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks
Exceptional customer service skills, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality appropriate for a large corporate environment
Ability to prepare reports and provide technical advice

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