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As the K12 Contracts & Procurement Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the alignment of K12 contracts and renewals with technical responses for RFPs, bids, and sales teams. You will serve as the subject matter expert for K12 contracts within the Secondary/National Geographic Learning (NGL) business unit, acting as a technical liaison between Technical Product Managers and Legal and Privacy Teams. Your primary focus will be on efficient communication, alignment, and risk assessment to facilitate smooth contract management processes.

What you'll do here:

• Serve as the department subject matter expert on the initial review of legal terms for standard K12 vendor contracts, including subscription agreements, confidentiality, privacy, software licensing, and curriculum contracts.

• Project manage the resolution of contract negotiations provided by our Legal and Privacy teams that arise during the contract lifecycle through effective customer communication, negotiation, and critical thinking.

• Enhance efficiency and effectiveness by finding ways to improve processes, standardize contract templates, and automate contract management workflows.

• Maintain a repository of contract templates, clauses, and risk assessment frameworks.

• Serve as the primary document coordinator with our technology teams to ensure completion of school district questionnaires and responses with compliance for our district partners.

• Serve as the go-to person for K12 contracts within the Secondary/NGL business unit, offering guidance and assistance to relevant parties.

• Analyze and interpret legal language within contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement standardized processes and tools for contract risk assessment.

• Provide recommendations and guidance on risk mitigation strategies and contract negotiation.

• Stay updated with the latest industry standards, legal obligations, and regulatory updates concerning K12 contracts and risk management.

• Monitor and report on contract risk assessment metrics, trends, and compliance.

Skills you will need here:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management.

• Experience at a Sass, Ed. Tech company preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in contract management, risk assessment, or a related field, preferably within the K12 education sector.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Travel for training and team meetings may occur a few times throughout the year.

At Cengage, we are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

At National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, we are enabling opportunity, powering progress, and supporting student journeys toward college and career. Using our digital learning programs and classroom learning resources, students experience the excitement and joy of learning that National Geographic explorers, scientists, writers, and photographers experience.

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$77,100.00 - $123,300.00 USD

Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.