Contract Manager: Lead, Mentor & Deliver with Autonomy

International Business Machines Corporation; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Conway, AR is seeking a Contract Manager to join a collaborative team focused on responsible decision-making and steady career growth. The role centers on mentoring, ownership of contracts from concept through delivery, and delivering leadership-ready reports and presentations.

The position emphasizes autonomy with real accountability and a clear path to senior general roles, backed by mentorship and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on contract management experience with AR market exposure.
• Ability to own decisions and drive outcomes.
• Proven calm under collaborative pressure and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Onboard, mentor, and guide newer team members when called upon.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership review.
• Represent IBM professionally with vendors, partners, and customers.
• Balance independent work with contract team collaboration.
• Keep the contract schedule realistic and aligned with business needs.
• Push back respectfully when shortcuts could cost us later.
• Maintain credibility and effective communication across teams.

Skills

General contract experience

Decision ownership (AR market)

Calm under pressure

8 years experience

Project ownership

Time management & Growth mindset

Job description

IBM in Conway, AR is seeking a Contract Manager to join a collaborative team focused on responsible decision-making and steady career growth. The role centers on mentoring, ownership of contracts from concept through delivery, and delivering leadership-ready reports and presentations.

The position emphasizes autonomy with real accountability and a clear path to senior general roles, backed by mentorship and ongoing professional development.