Contract Management Specialist {Cincinnati / remote}

Matlen Silver; Blue Ash, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Matlen Silver seeks a Contract Management Specialist in Blue Ash, OH (remote initially) to support Portfolio Operations with IT labor and services contracts lifecycle management.

You will handle new requests, renewals, changes, POs, budgeting, and data integrity, coordinating with vendors, sourcing teams, and portfolio leads. The role requires 3–5 years in contract management and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of contract management experience, preferably IT contracts.
• Experience managing full contract lifecycle: new, renewals, extensions, changes.
• Track contract expiration dates and renewal activities.
• Manage multiple contracts and stakeholder requests simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with purchase orders, budgeting, and financial tracking.
• Understand IT services/labor contracting: MSP, fixed-bid, T&M.
• Proactive follow-up with stakeholders to move contracts forward.
• Ability to work with vendors, sourcing teams, portfolio leads, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT labor and services contracts lifecycle, including requests, renewals, extensions, and PO management.
• Track budget, invoicing, and contract data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Operations, sourcing teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Contract management

IT contracts

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor management

Tools

ServiceNow

Coupa

Invoicing systems

Job description

Job Title: Contract Management Specialist

Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire

Location: Blue Ash, OH / Remote initially; local candidates preferred

Required Pay Scale: $25-32/hr on W2

Due to client requirements, candidates must be able to convert to FTE without sponsorship.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Contract Management Specialist to support Portfolio Operations within a product-led organization. This role will primarily focus on managing the lifecycle of IT labor and services contracts, including new requests, change requests, renewals, extensions, purchase orders, and related financial and operational activities.

Approximately 75% of the role will focus on contract management, with the remaining 25% supporting broader Portfolio Operations activities.

Project Details

The consultant will work closely with Portfolio Operations, portfolio leads, sourcing teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure contract requests are complete, deadlines are proactively managed, and renewals and changes move efficiently through the contracting process.

The role will support IT labor and services engagements, including managed services, fixed-bid, and time-and-material contracts. Responsibilities will also include purchase orders, invoicing, budget tracking, and maintaining accurate contract and operational information.

Must Haves

• 3-5 years of contract management experience, preferably supporting IT labor, IT services, or technology-related contracts
• Experience managing the contract lifecycle, including new contracts, renewals, extensions, and change requests
• Experience tracking contract expiration dates, deadlines, and renewal activities
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholder requests simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience working with purchase orders, budgeting, financial tracking, or related operational processes
• Understanding of IT services/labor contracting concepts, including managed services, fixed-bid, and time-and-material agreements
• Demonstrated ability to proactively follow up with stakeholders and keep contract activities moving forward
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, sourcing teams, portfolio leads, and internal stakeholders

Desired Skills

• Experience with ServiceNow for contract or workflow management
• Experience with Coupa or a similar procurement platform
• Experience with invoicing and purchasing processes
• Experience supporting Portfolio Operations, PMO, procurement, sourcing, or vendor management functions
• Experience with IT vendor management
• Experience tracking operating budgets and contract spendStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines
• Local to the Blue Ash/Cincinnati, OH area is preferred due to potential onsite requirements upon FTE conversion

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [e-mail] // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)