Contracts Administrator, Senior - M&A Integration

In this role, you will:  

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of post-acquisition contract integration playbooks.
• Update standard contracts templates for acquired company products and services to align with Progress’ contracting practices.
• Review acquired company’s existing contracts and develop methods and schedule for addressing problematic contract clauses via negotiated amendments or replacement agreements.
• Help create contract related KPIs for each acquisition integration and measure individual performance against those KPIs.
• Deliver training to acquired company personnel on company polices and procedures relevant to contracting, as well as contract integration strategy and plans for execution.
• Perform additional activities, as required, in the area of pre-acquisition contract diligence including:
• Identification of contracts with common suppliers providing the same products and services, highlighting consolidation opportunities
• Identification of contracts requiring critical attention, such as deadlines for a notice to a supplier about contract renewal or termination intentions
• Identification of key and important contracts with potentially problematic clauses, such as: assignment limitations, change of control consequences, exclusivity rights. 

Your background:  

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the creation, negotiation, administration and monitoring of technology-related agreements, and in the use of related automation tools and products.
• In-house experience in the IT industry is essential, ideally in the software sector. Experience with post-acquisition contract integration practices and procedures is a plus.
• Will consider candidates with fewer than 5 years of experience, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of in-house experience in the IT industry.
• A bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of public company controls and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with CRM tools and contract lifecycle management systems, such as Salesforce, Conga, or DocuSign.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, business and results-oriented and team based environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• High ethical standards and integrity.