Contracts Manager

Job Overview At Pentair, we are committed to the future of our planet by helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, the most essential resource. Our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries with residential, industrial, and commercial water solutions. We are seeking a Contracts Manager to lead and support the end-to-end contracting process in a high-volume, global business environment. This role partners with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient contract execution, strong risk management, and scalable processes. The position requires a balance of hands‑on contract negotiation, operational excellence, and systems leadership, including ownership of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. Responsibilities Contracting and Negotiation – Manage a high volume of contracts with varying complexity and partner with attorneys and business stakeholders to structure agreements aligned with Pentair’s risk tolerance and business objectives. Draft, review, structure, and negotiate a wide variety of procurement contracts, including NDAs, supply and manufacturing agreements, MSAs, SaaS agreements, DPAs, engagement letters, Statements of Work (SoWs), order forms, and event‑related agreements. Oversee and manage the contract life cycle from inception to final completion and contract closeout, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a point of contact for business stakeholders across Procurement, IT/Engineering, Finance, and Operations, explaining contract positions, triaging requests, and moving deals forward with urgency and judgment. Contract Operations & CLM Management – Administer Pentair’s CLM system, including user access and governance, workflow design and approval routing, and template creation and maintenance. Drive adoption, training, and continuous improvement of CLM capabilities; act as the primary liaison for CLM‑related enhancements and issue resolution. Support implementation of legal and contracting technologies, including AI‑enabled workflow tools. Develop and maintain standardized templates, playbooks, and contracting guidance. Other – Support the legal team on special transactions, compliance matters, and other legal operations work; perform complex contractual and administrative requirements that require originality, ingenuity, and technical skill. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field. JD from an accredited law school or paralegal certificate preferred but not required. 5–7 years of contracts management experience with meaningful in‑house time in a large matrixed organization. Preference for experience with SaaS transactions, procurement, vendor management, sourcing, and supplier contract negotiations. Proficiency with CLM tools such as Evisort, Ironclad, or similar platforms; AI tool proficiency preferred. Strong legal contracts experience, negotiation, and cross‑departmental collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple complex deals simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Results‑oriented, strong judgment, attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to gain trust quickly and negotiate skillfully without damaging relationships. Compensation Annualized base pay range: $82,300 – $152,800. Compensation may include additional incentives such as an annual incentive bonus, and is commensurate with experience, education, and performance. Benefits Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, disability, life, critical illness, and accident insurance, parental and caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs. Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr