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Department OverviewMulti-disciplined Contract’s Organization primarily supporting post award contract activities. Our organization provides contract interpretation, dispute resolution, contract risk analysis and counsel to Motorola’s various lines of business to achieve margin, revenue and cash collection goals.
Job Description
The Post-Award Sr. Commercial Contracts Manager is responsible for post-award contract management within a highly technical environment associated with Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) contracting. This role ensures the successful completion of contract implementation and maintenance phases in accordance with the terms of each agreement.
The role requires strong proficiency in contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and negotiation, along with the ability to deliver strategic and tactical recommendations that achieve favorable outcomes. The Contracts Manager serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and support organizations, communicating contract interpretations with sound reasoning and clear, persuasive recommendations. The role also oversees Change Order Management through an electronic contract management system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze complex contractual requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to provide interpretations and recommendations that resolve disputes and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Develop negotiation objectives and strategies to resolve disputes, changed terms and conditions, and other requirements, including Statements of Work.
Oversee Change Order Management using an electronic contract management system.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering clear contract interpretations and well-reasoned recommendations.
Manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support contract implementation and maintenance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree is required. MBA is preferred.
Extensive system integrator experience supporting LMR, SaaS, and HaaS contracting.
Advanced skill in contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and negotiation.
Demonstrated Change Order Management expertise.
Experience working in a highly technical environment.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong ability to collaborate within a team and with internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of experience in one of the following: Contract Management, Engineering or Legal
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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