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Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Job Description Success Academy has an opportunity for an experienced contract professional with demonstrable strong negotiating skills, attention to detail, outstanding oral/written communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In the Contract Manager role, you will help, interpret, understand, and communicate key contractual requirements and formalize the documentation of strategic agreements with vendors. Additionally, the Contract Manager will: * Continue the build-out of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tooling and infrastructure * Work closely with Supply Chain Strategic Business Partner and SA business unit team in the contract negotiating process * Establish a library of pre-approved templates and use cases * Provide initial assessments to leadership and appropriate stakeholders and recommend and/or implement strategies and processes that address/mitigate legal, compliance and risk exposures related to matters such as software license requirements, securing IP, reducing potential liability, protecting confidential/student information, and identifying software security vulnerabilities; and * Work with compliance functions and teams to continuously improve compliance processes Qualifications * 3+ years of experience leading all aspects of the contracting process, including management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and close-out * Background in leading complex contract negotiations with vendors * Superior organizational and analytical skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and professional skepticism * Experience managing multiple complex projects at the same time while achieving outstanding results * Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Database management experience * Superior Internet research skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Success Academy offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home Mondays and Fridays and in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. The wage range for these roles will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $95,000. About SA: At Success Academy Charter Schools, we are redefining what is possible in public education. We set out to tackle the education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our 57 schools outperform every district in the state, providing irrefutable evidence that all children are capable of excellence. Compensation Range Annual Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Already an employee of Success Academies? Please go to your Okta Dashboard> Workday> Applications> Career to apply via our Internal Careers page. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.