- Professional
- Bureau à Bangalore
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of IT-related agreements, such as software licensing, subscription services, cloud hosting, maintenance/support contracts, and IT consulting agreements.
• Coordinate with IT, procurement, finance, and legal teams to align contract terms with technical requirements, budget, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to company policies, applicable laws, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity standards.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, terminations, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and track key milestones, deliverables, and renewal dates.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks through proactive review and negotiation of service level agreements (SLAs), indemnities, liability limits, and intellectual property clauses.
• Assist in developing and improving contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for IT-related agreements.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on contract interpretation and enforceability.
Group
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, preferably with a focus on IT procurement or technology agreements.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud computing contracts (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and IT vendor management.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity requirements).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a corporate legal or procurement department.
• Knowledge of agile procurement processes and emerging technology contract trends.
• Certification in contract management (e.g., NCMA’s CPCM or IACCM/WorldCC).
Why CDM Smith?
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.