Contracts and Obligations Manager – Specialized Cloud Programs

Description

We are seeking a Contracts and Obligations Manager to join our Specialized Cloud Programs (SCP) team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SCP team has a global influence on developing the future of the Cloud infrastructure business. As a Principal Program Manager in our Obligations Management team, you will be required to leverage your multidisciplinary background in operations, technology, and industry to drive OCI’s growth and deliver accurate and compliant contractual terms.

This Contracts and Obligations management function addresses commercial and operational requirements for OCI and is central to delivering large-scale cross-organization projects. The Contracts and Obligations Manager will be a curious, critical thinker who excels in communication, is highly organized, and can thrive in an ambiguous, time-driven environment. 

We are looking for a strong team player who will be responsible for:

• Analyzing complex customer contracts to understand terms related to security, compliance, privacy, and cloud operations.
• Assessing implemented security, compliance, and privacy controls to support customer use-cases and align with contractual terms. 
• Partnering with cross-functional deal teams to negotiate highly complex, commercial and specialized cloud deals.
• Managing relationships with global cross-functional deal teams, including executive leaders.
• Communicate contractual requirements and solutions to draft contractual language that meets all stakeholder requirements. 
• Drive other contract management duties, as needed, including developing new or enhancing existing processes.
• Designated projects that will help scale the team.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned to ensure proper team coverage.

Preferred Requirements:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Operations, or Pre-Law focus.
• 8+ years’ experience in contracts, deal management, risk management, procurement, and/or equivalent.
• Strong experience with legal agreements and deal negotiations.
• A high degree of organization and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and time management skills.
• Ability to quickly pivot and work effectively under time-critical deadlines.
• Prior experience in Cloud is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation process of a specific company product involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Plan and direct schedules and monitor budget/spending. Monitor the project from initiation through delivery. Organize the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints. Assign and monitor work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction.

Qualifications

Career Level - IC4