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If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.\nWe are currently seeking a Contract Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, California (US-CA), United States (US).\nRole Summary\nNTT DATA is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to lead commercial contract management for a complex, high-value technology services account. The manager will serve as the primary point of contact for commercial contract matters and provide contract interpretation, negotiation, administration, risk management, change control, and contractual performance oversight.\nThis is a senior individual contributor role that works directly with client contracting stakeholders and partners across Legal, Finance, Sales, Delivery, Solution, Procurement, and Vendor Management. The role also supports strategic vendor and subcontractor management when supplier obligations or performance affect client commitments.\nThe successful candidate will combine expert contract judgment, commercial acumen, disciplined execution, and strong relationship management to protect contractual interests while enabling delivery and durable client relationships.\nLocation: Fully remote, with the possibility of travel as needed.\nKey Responsibilities\nCommercial Contract Management\nProvide advice, interpretation, and negotiation support regarding the commercial and legal implications of contract terms and conditions; escalate to Legal through applicable approval channels.\nServe as the primary contact for commercial contract matters between the account and client, including changes, amendments, correspondence, obligations, risks, issues, and disputes.\nDraft, review, analyze, and negotiate amendments, statements of work, schedules, change orders, and related commercial documents with authorized internal functions.\nAdminister complex contracts and maintain complete, current, and accessible documentation in approved corporate repositories.\nContract Risk, Obligations, and Change Control\nIdentify, assess, document, and communicate contractual, commercial, operational, financial, and delivery risks; escalate material matters appropriately.\nMaintain visibility to contractual obligations, deliverables, dependencies, notices, commitments, assumptions, and acceptance requirements for both parties.\nLead commercial change control from initial framing and impact assessment through approval, negotiation, execution, and implementation.\nTrack and report contractual performance, potential disputes, non-compliance, and changes requiring resolution.\nClient and Cross-Functional Partnership\nBuild credible relationships with client contracting stakeholders and internal leaders to support problem avoidance, timely decisions, and practical issue resolution.\nPartner with Finance and Delivery on requirements affecting billing, milestones, acceptance, service levels, credits, liabilities, forecasts, and financial performance.\nCoordinate Legal, Sales, Solution, Delivery, Procurement, and other subject matter experts to develop contract positions and complete required approvals.\nProvide concise contract status, risk, obligation, change, and action reporting to account and functional leadership.\nVendor and Subcontractor Management\nSupport management of strategic vendors and subcontractors whose obligations, deliverables, or performance affect client commitments.\nPartner with Procurement and Vendor Management on supplier statements of work, contracts, amendments, renewals, and changes.\nPromote alignment between client commitments and supplier scope, schedule, service levels, milestones, acceptance requirements, remedies, and reporting.\nMonitor material vendor performance, commercial issues, contractual dependencies, escalations, and corrective actions.\nRequired Qualifications\nUndergraduate degree in business, law, finance, supply chain, procurement, contract management, or a related field.\n10-12 years of relevant experience in commercial contract management, contracts negotiation and administration, or a closely related discipline.\nPreferred Qualifications\nDemonstrated success leading complex commercial contract matters for large technology, information technology outsourcing, managed services, telecommunications, infrastructure, or professional services engagements.\nExpert contract drafting, interpretation, negotiation, administration, and risk assessment skills across complex services agreements, statements of work, amendments, and change orders.\nExperience working directly with client contracting stakeholders and senior internal leaders.\nExperience coordinating Legal, Finance, Sales, Delivery, Solution, Procurement, and other subject matter experts through complex contract decisions and approvals.\nExcellent analytical, project management, written and verbal communication, persuasion, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.\nAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and escalate material matters appropriately.\nAbility to work effectively in a US Hybrid arrangement.\nExperience supporting a high-value, multi-year client account with complex delivery, commercial, and contractual dependencies.\nExperience managing commercial matters in a multi-vendor or subcontractor environment.\nExperience aligning client commitments with supplier statements of work, service levels, milestones, acceptance criteria, and remedies.\nFamiliarity with vendor performance management, supplier negotiations, RFI or RFP activities, renewals, and commercial escalation resolution.\nExperience with contract lifecycle management tools, document repositories, obligation trackers, risk registers, and executive reporting.\nRelevant contract management, procurement, legal operations, or project management certification.\nWhere required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $90,146 - $166,938. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. \nThis position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.\nAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.\nWhenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.\nNTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. 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