Contract Program Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly independent contractor to lead contract governance and compliance activities across a portfolio of third-party vendors supporting operational processes. This individual will serve as the primary owner for establishing, executing, and enhancing processes that ensure contractual obligations are monitored, documented, and enforced. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who requires minimal direction, can identify risks and gaps proactively, and effectively partners with business, legal, risk, compliance, and vendor stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Governance & Compliance Monitoring
Establish and maintain a framework for monitoring vendor compliance with contractual obligations.
Develop and execute processes to validate that key contract requirements are being met throughout the vendor lifecycle.
Maintain evidence and documentation supporting contractual compliance activities.
Identify, track, and escalate non-compliance issues and remediation plans as needed.

Attestations & Documentation
Create and maintain documentation required to support contractual attestations and compliance reviews.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to collect, validate, and retain supporting evidence.
Ensure attestations are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
Develop, document, and maintain processes, procedures, and playbooks, as needed.

Data Retention & Destruction Governance
Conduct a comprehensive review of vendor contracts to identify data retention and destruction requirements.
Document contractual obligations and associated risks.
Design and implement sustainable processes to monitor and enforce compliance with data retention and destruction requirements.
Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business teams to address inconsistencies and ensure contractual obligations are operationalized.

Contract Gap Analysis & Remediation
Review existing contracts to identify gaps, ambiguities, or missing provisions related to compliance, risk management, data handling, and vendor oversight.
Develop recommendations to remediate identified gaps.
Partner with stakeholders to prioritize and implement corrective actions.
Maintain reporting on contract reviews, findings, remediation efforts, and overall program health.

Program Leadership & Reporting
Lead initiatives with minimal oversight and independently drive outcomes.
Develop executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and status updates for leadership.
Facilitate discussions across cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve issues and drive accountability.
Document processes, procedures, controls, and governance artifacts to support a mature and sustainable program.

Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading contract governance, vendor management, compliance, risk, or operational programs.
Strong understanding of third-party risk management, contract administration, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contractual language, particularly related to data management, compliance obligations, and vendor oversight.
Proven ability to develop processes and controls from concept through implementation.
Excellent written communication, documentation, and executive reporting skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on identifying risks and driving remediation.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting regulatory, audit, risk, or compliance initiatives.
Knowledge of data retention, data destruction, privacy, and information governance requirements.
Familiarity with vendor governance and third-party risk management frameworks.
Experience working in financial services, payments, or highly regulated industries.

Work Environment

• Location: Remote
• 12-month contract

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $45.00 and $55.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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