Senior Contract Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation, negotiation, and execution of intricate contracts for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, encompassing EPC, equipment supply, and construction agreements.

• Deliver comprehensive contractual governance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure alignment with business objectives while safeguarding Cytiva’s financial, operational, and legal interests.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams.

• Structure contracts, address commercial issues, and mitigate risks effectively.

• Monitor contract performance in terms of scope, cost, schedule, and compliance.

• Conduct independent assessments of contractual and commercial risks.

• Ensure prompt escalation and resolution in accordance with project governance and business objectives.

• Develop and execute contract management best practices, standard procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the Danaher Business System (DBS).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field.

• At least 10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or project controls within manufacturing, life sciences, construction, or industrial capital project settings.

• Proven experience in negotiating and managing complex commercial and U.S. government contracts, including EPC, construction, or capital equipment agreements.

• Experience with contracts typically valued over $10M and involving significant financial and operational risk exposure.

• Familiarity with large-scale capital projects, such as facility and manufacturing expansions.

• Strong knowledge of contract terms and conditions, commercial frameworks, and risk allocation.

• Capability to assess contractual and business risks and provide practical, business-aligned solutions.

• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional capital projects.

• Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams.

• Proficient in managing coordination among multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to manage and support capital projects across the United States and internationally.

• Skilled in coordinating with cross-regional stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.

• Willingness to travel as needed, with an anticipated travel requirement of around 10%.

• Professional certification in contract management or project management (e.g., NCMA, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent) is advantageous.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education is a plus.

• Experience in implementing contract management best practices within a continuous improvement framework is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible remote working arrangements.

• Option for remote work from home.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.