Contracts Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position: Contracts Manager

About Certes


For nearly 20 years, Certes has been a trusted provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and enterprises worldwide. Our DPRM solution (Data protection Risk Mitigation) is a market leader, delivering quantum-safe data protection across nearly 100 countries.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the contract lifecycle for a fast-paced technology company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide range of technology-related contracts including software licenses, cloud services agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partner agreements. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to support sales, procurement and product teams to drive contract efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including:
  
  • Software license agreements
• • Partner/Channel Agreements
• • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• • Statements of Work (SOWs)
• • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• • NDAs

• Support the Sales, Marketing and Customer Support teams with contract review and negotiation for agreements.
• Collaborate with Product/Engineering team to ensure services and technical obligations in contracts are clearly defined and achievable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry standards and internal policies.
• Maintain and manage a contract repository and contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
• Monitor contract terms, obligations, renewal deadlines, and termination rights.
• Work closely with Finance and Procurement on vendor onboarding and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and process documentation to improve contract workflows.
• Identify areas for process improvement and support legal operations initiatives.
• Assist in sales operations activities as it relates to partners and customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in a technology company.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and technology contracts.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and cybersecurity terms.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in contract management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with CLM systems a plus
• Knowledge of intellectual property and open-source licensing.

| Position: This will be a full-time remote position that will require travel to HQ in Pittsburgh area when needed. The position will include a base salary and a full benefits package will also be available to the successful candidates.

| Organization: Certes Networks, Inc., EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

This is a remote position.