Mgr, Procurement - Contract Lifecycle Management

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities. If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you! Job Summary The Manager, Procurement – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is responsible for leading the governance, strategy, and continuous improvement of the organization’s contract lifecycle management ecosystem, with primary ownership of the Ironclad CLM platform and integration with Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS). This role provides functional leadership across Procurement, Legal, Finance, and the broader business to ensure contract data integrity, process standardization, and compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements. The Manager is accountable for optimizing end-to-end contract lifecycle processes, enhancing system capabilities, and driving measurable improvements in cycle time, visibility, and risk management. The role also leads CLM-related reporting, ensures alignment between contractual terms and ERP data structures, and serves as a subject matter expert for contract governance and commercial risk identification. Responsibilities CLM Strategy, Governance & Platform Leadership (Ironclad) Own governance, configuration, and strategic roadmap of Ironclad CLM Define and enforce enterprise standards for templates, clause libraries, metadata, workflows Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle governance from intake through execution and repository management Oversee renewals, obligations, and contract performance tracking Lead system enhancements, UAT, and release management with IT and vendors Deliver training and drive adoption across Procurement, Legal, and business users ERP Integration & Contract Data Integrity (Oracle EBS) Ensure alignment between executed contract terms and Oracle EBS configuration Resolve discrepancies between contract records and ERP data Partner with Vendor Management and Finance on master data governance Maintain controls ensuring data accuracy across systems Audit, Compliance & Reporting Lead audit request coordination and documentation Develop contract lifecycle dashboards and KPIs (cycle time, compliance, renewals) Ensure adherence to policies, SOX controls, and compliance requirements Drive improvements based on audit findings and reporting insights Leadership & Process Improvement Act as escalation point for CLM issues Drive process optimization and automation initiatives Influence cross-functional stakeholders on standardized processes Identify system and workflow improvement opportunities

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Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 6–9 years procurement/contract management experience CLM (Ironclad preferred) experience Oracle EBS experience Strong contract interpretation and risk assessment skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills Skills & Competencies Leadership and stakeholder management Analytical and problem-solving ability Strong attention to detail and governance focus Ability to manage multiple priorities Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration Continuous improvement mindset Preferred Qualifications Ironclad CLM administration experience Oracle EBS Procure-to-Pay experience SOX/compliance/audit support experience Contract analytics or dashboard development Experience working with Legal, Finance, IT teams At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law. Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.