Head of Contract Operations
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 14 years of experience in management consulting, or project management from a public accounting firm or multi-national company.
• 5 years of experience in people management.
• Experience in contract management, legal, or procurement roles, with a focus on overseeing the complete contract lifecycle.
• Experience leading multiple, cross-functional projects, identifying and implementing process improvements.

• Experience in managing outsourced contracting functions, overseeing the performance of outsourced functions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Experience as a manager, leading and facilitating cross-functional or global teams, including managing and influencing teams of senior professionals and managers, and establishing performance expectations.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in contract management.
• Strong understanding of contract discussions, terms clarification, and issue resolution, with the ability to implement discussion strategies to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks.

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring one voice to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.

Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Commercial Operations team is responsible for providing scaled operations support and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.

• Lead GPO's Contract Operations team which owns the complete contract lifecycle, from drafting and discussion to execution and renewal. Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers to handle specific aspects of the contracting process.
• Oversee the drafting, review and finalization of contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and foster strong partnership with Category Management teams, key budget owners in the product area/functional teams, stakeholders, and strategic suppliers, acting as a business partner and liaison to drive innovation and efficiency in contracting operations.

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