Professional Services Commercial Governance & Contract Senior Manager (Austin)

Professional Services Commercial Governance & Contract Senior ManagerRole OverviewSlalom is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and execution-oriented Senior Manager, Commercial Governance & Contract Management to help establish and scale a new capability that strengthens how we manage contractual risk, commercial performance, client relationships, and delivery outcomes across our most complex engagements.The ideal candidate understands the unique commercial, contractual, procurement, compliance, and governance considerations associated with both public sector and commercial consulting engagements and can effectively adapt approaches across diverse client environments.This role will serve as both a hands-on practitioner and capability builder, helping define how Slalom manages contractual risk, contract performance, scope governance, and revenue protection throughout the delivery lifecycle. Initially, the role will directly support complex client engagements while contributing to the development of frameworks, tools, processes, and best practices required to build a sustainable, enterprise-wide capability. Over time, this role is expected to help shape the future direction of the capability and contribute to the development of a team of commercial governance professionals.This role sits within our Commercialization Organization and partners closely with Sales, Delivery, Finance, Operations, and Legal, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the client lifecycle—from pursuit and contract formation through delivery, expansion, renewal, and closure. The Senior Manager will help define and operationalize an approach to support delivery teams that protects revenue, improves profitability, mitigates risk, and enables scalable growth. This leader will become a recognized advocate for commercial excellence across Slalom and help shape the future growth of a dedicated Commercial Governance & Contract Management practice.The ideal candidate combines consulting experience, commercial acumen, contract management expertise, operational leadership, and a builder's mindset.What You'll DoDrive Contractual Governance During Delivery* Partner with Accountable Executives, Engagement Leads, and Delivery Leaders to provide commercial governance for Slalom's largest and most complex engagements, aligning contractual commitments, financial objectives, and delivery outcomes. * Oversee contract performance throughout the engagement lifecycle by managing contractual obligations, scope governance, change control, and contract modifications while proactively resolving risks before they impact delivery or client relationships.Manage Risk and Compliance* Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Delivery teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, client commitments, and regulatory requirements while proactively managing commercial risk across public sector and commercial engagements. * Lead the resolution of complex commercial issues, disputes, and escalations by establishing governance practices that mitigate risk, strengthen compliance, and support successful delivery outcomes.Protect Revenue and Improve Profitability* Partner with finance and delivery leaders to improve margin performance and commercial outcomes.* Advise teams on contractual levers that can improve financial performance while maintaining strong client relationshipsSupport Pursuits and Commercial Deal Shaping* Provide guidance on contract structures that balance client objectives, delivery flexibility, and profitability. * Advise teams on commercial and contractual considerations unique to public sector, regulated industry, and commercial clients, including procurement requirements, compliance obligations, funding constraints, and governance expectations.Enable Client Growth and Lifecycle Management* Support account teams in identifying opportunities for contract expansion, renewals, amendments, and follow-on work.* Develop governance approaches that strengthen client confidence and improve long-term account health.Build and Scale a New Capability* Help define and scale Slalom's Commercial Governance & Contract Management capability by developing its vision, role definitions, competencies and operating standards/frameworks, contract lifecycle management practices, and supporting tools. * Drive adoption and continuous improvement by establishing metrics, leveraging enabling technologies, and partnering with leadership to mature the capability across markets, practices, and strategic engagements.* Support future recruitment, onboarding, and capability expansion efforts.What You'll Bring* 8+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, commercial management, contract management, delivery governance, deal management, or related disciplines.* Experience supporting both public sector and commercial consulting engagements, with an understanding of the differing procurement models, contract structures, compliance requirements, governance expectations, and risk profiles associated with each* Experience supporting complex consulting engagements exceeding $10M in contract value.* Experience working within highly regulated environments, including government, healthcare, financial services, utilities, or other compliance-intensive industries, is highly desirable.* Demonstrated success improving commercial performance, profitability, risk management, or operational effectiveness.* Strong understanding of Statements of Work, Master Services Agreements, change orders, pricing models, contract lifecycle management, and consulting economics.* Proven ability to influence leaders and drive adoption without direct authority.* Experience building processes, frameworks, operating models, or organizational capabilities.* Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.* Passion for building new capabilities and creating measurable business impact.About UsSlalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact. What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days. Compensation and BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: East Bay, San Francisco, Silicon Valley: $164,000- $200,000San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Seattle, Boston, New Jersey, New York City, Washington DC, Westchester: $150,000- $184,000All other locations: $138,000- $169,000In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.    We will accept applicants until July 31, or until the position is filled.EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [1] View email address on apply.placed-app.com if you require accommodations during the interview process. ReferencesVisible links1. mailto:View email address on apply.placed-app.com