Director of Contracts

The Director of Contracts is responsible for leading the Contracts Department with a focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability. This role oversees the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, risk management, and alignment with business objectives. The Director manages and develops a high‑performing team, drives process improvements, leverages technology solutions, and partners with business units to deliver timely, accurate, and value‑added contract support. Rain for Rent provides temporary liquid handling solutions, renowned for its systems engineering expertise and cost‑effective problem solving. With 70+ locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, the company delivers high‑quality products and services to a wide range of customers. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in contract management, operations, or business process leadership. Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience focused on operational efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Excellence in Contract Management Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including renewals, amendments, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research collaborations, and other vendor contracts. Design, implement, and refine standardized processes, tools, and templates for contract creation, review, negotiation, and administration. Develop methods to monitor team performance to measure turnaround time, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Technology & Automation Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and related technologies. Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate contract cycle times. Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide insights on contract performance and operational efficiency. Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI‑assisted contract review, workflow automation) and recommend adoption to enhance scalability. Cross‑Functional Partnership Serve as a key partner to operations, finance, procurement, sales, and the General Counsel's office to align contracts with business strategy. Provide operational insights to senior leadership to improve forecasting, budgeting, and performance management. Ensure smooth coordination of contract‑related workflows across departments. Risk & Compliance Oversight Ensure all contracts comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. Maintain centralized contract records and support audits and reporting needs. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to reduce risk exposure and cycle times. Strategic & Continuous Improvement Develop long‑term strategies for contract operations, focusing on scalability, automation, and digital transformation. Benchmark best practices in contract management and integrate them into departmental operations. Lead change management efforts for new tools, systems, and process enhancements. Other duties as assigned in support of the operation. Other Competencies Operational excellence and process orientation. Leadership and team development. Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Data‑driven decision‑making and KPI management. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly oversee the Contracts Department; mentor a team of contract managers and specialists, providing clear goals, accountability, and career development opportunities. Promote a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Allocate resources effectively to balance workload and meet business needs. Certifications Contracts or Risk Management certificate or equivalent training in preparing for a certificate. What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan. Competitive base salary. Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program. Tuition reimbursement to support continued education. Company‑sponsored training and career development opportunities. Pet insurance and many other valuable perks. Estimated rate of pay $135,000 – $155,000 annually. Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants. Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr