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Metasys Technologies lists this Senior Contracts Manager opportunity in oakland, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Contracts Manager
Oakland, CA (Hybrid - Remote - In office Tuesday and Wednesday)
Bay Area
12+ Month Contract
Provides strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise in the development, negotiation, and administration of complex, high-value contracts supporting systemwide initiatives, operations, research, technology, healthcare, and public service programs. Manages the full contract lifecycle, ensures compliance with policies and regulations, and leads Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system implementation with AI-enabled capabilities to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk management.
Responsibilities
Manage full contract lifecycle: solicitation support, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, amendments, and close-out
Evaluate contractual, financial, operational, and reputational risk; advise leadership on strategy and mitigation
Partner with legal counsel, procurement, finance, risk management, compliance, and stakeholders to resolve complex issues
Lead CLM system implementation, governance, integration, and enterprise adoption
Leverage AI-enabled tools for contract drafting, clause analysis, risk identification, workflow automation, and reporting
Develop and maintain contract templates, standards, and best practices; drive process improvements
Support data-driven analytics, reporting, and decision-making
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship; serve as subject-matter expert
Requirements 8+ years' experience in public sector, government, or higher education contract management or sourcing
Minimum 2 years leading or supporting enterprise initiatives, including CLM system implementation
Expertise in complex, high-value contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
Strong skills in lifecycle contract management, risk assessment, and compliance
Experience advising leadership on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation
bility to drive process improvement and stakeholder engagement
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: CPCM, Paralegal Certification, or PMP
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Worksite address
oakland, CA, 94616, US
Who can apply
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