Contract Manager: Growth & Mentoring in VA

Filetwigbay; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Benefits plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Merck in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Contract Manager to keep the site running while improvements ship underneath. The role emphasizes mentoring, growth mindset, and deliberate execution, with a salary range of $122,000 to $177,000 and a clear path to take on larger projects.

The posting highlights ownership, client-focused teamwork, and the chance to grow within the Merck organization as it expands in the Virginia market.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in contract management or related organization roles.
• Experience supporting client-focused temporary teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Question the brief when it doesn't match reality.
• Keep the Alexandria, VA site running while improvements ship underneath.
• Avoid accumulating flexibility debt.
• Maintain conflict-resolution edge as the VA market shifts.
• Execute core contract manager duties with accuracy and consistency.
• Field curveballs from Alexandria clients without losing the thread.

Job description

Merck in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Contract Manager to keep the site running while improvements ship underneath. The role emphasizes mentoring, growth mindset, and deliberate execution, with a salary range of $122,000 to $177,000 and a clear path to take on larger projects.

The posting highlights ownership, client-focused teamwork, and the chance to grow within the Merck organization as it expands in the Virginia market.