Contracts Manager

Serverfarm

Contracts Manager developing contract management strategies and negotiating high-value agreements at Serverfarm, a leading data center developer and operator. Focused on compliance, risk management, and process improvements.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with the broader business objectives.
Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of client and vendor contracts, including framework agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work.
Enhance the structure and governance of business unit contracting to improve consistency, clarity, and scalability.
Standardize contract templates, approval workflows, and commercial terms to reduce cycle times and risk.
Drive the automation of contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, including intake, review, approval, execution, and renewal.
Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows through system enhancements and digital tools.
Partner with IT, Legal, and Procurement Operations to implement and optimize contract management systems.
Develop and generate analytics on contracting processes to support accurate quoting, improved lead times, and capacity planning.
Establish reporting dashboards and key performance indicators for department leaders, providing visibility into contract volumes, cycle times, bottlenecks, and compliance.
Use data-driven insights to recommend process improvements and support strategic decision-making.
Act as the primary commercial interface with suppliers on contractual matters.
Improve cross-department collaboration by aligning Procurement, Legal, Finance, Product, and Operations on contracting requirements and timelines.
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
Lead complex negotiations, manage variations and claims, and support dispute resolution.
Establish and maintain contracting policies, procedures, and best practices.
Provide training and guidance to business unit stakeholders on contracting processes, systems, and governance.
Support procurement governance initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Real Estate, Finance, or related field (JD, MBA, PMP, or CPA preferred).
5–8+ years of experience in real estate procurement, contract management, compliance, or infrastructure asset oversight—preferably in the data center or technology sector.
Proven experience managing complex projects and training cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of commercial real estate, colocation, and hyperscale data center agreements.
Proven experience in procurement contract management within a complex or regulated environment.
Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value, high-risk commercial contracts.
Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving contractual disputes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
paid holidays
401k
FULL coverage medical, dental and vision

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementcontract draftingcontract negotiationcontract lifecycle managementdata analysisreporting dashboardskey performance indicatorsprocurement governancerisk assessmentprocess improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-department collaborationtrainingcommunicationstrategic decision-makingproblem-solvingstakeholder managementproject managementnegotiationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

JDMBAPMPCPA