Remote Associate Director, Contract Management

Humana Inc; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Contract Management to lead a team of Contract Managers across enterprise procurement. You will drive contract lifecycle governance, risk mitigation, and business value through scalable processes and technology enablement.

The role partners with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic contract outcomes. It requires strong leadership, negotiation acumen, and a track record of cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, strategic sourcing, legal operations, supplier management, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Contract Management function within Enterprise Procurement & Supplier Management.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve contract cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Drive enterprise transformation efforts, including contract lifecycle management technologies, process redesign, automation, and data-driven decision making.
• Partner with Procurement leadership to establish long-term operating models and resource strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contract Managers and supporting resources.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Humana's values and leadership expectations.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, succession strategies, and career pathways for team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams and supplier categories.
• Provide oversight of complex supplier agreements from intake through execution and post-signature governance.
• Ensure consistent use of contract standards, templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies.
• Guide resolution of contractual issues involving risk, compliance, business terms, and supplier performance.
• Support executive-level negotiations involving significant financial commitments or strategic suppliers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, legal counsel, sourcing professionals, and supplier management teams.
• Align contract strategies with enterprise objectives, category roadmaps, and business priorities.
• Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Facilitate decision-making by communicating contract risks, opportunities, and recommendations in clear business terms.
• Ensure supplier agreements address regulatory, legal, privacy, information security, and operational requirements.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Information Protection, and Risk teams to maintain adherence to enterprise standards.
• Establish governance frameworks and monitoring processes for contractual obligations and supplier commitments.
• Support audit, regulatory, and compliance activities as required.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including contract cycle time, quality, compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, and productivity.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Leverage procurement technologies and analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that simplify processes and enhance the stakeholder experience.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Icertis

Job description

Humana Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Contract Management to lead a team of Contract Managers across enterprise procurement. You will drive contract lifecycle governance, risk mitigation, and business value through scalable processes and technology enablement.

The role partners with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic contract outcomes. It requires strong leadership, negotiation acumen, and a track record of cross-functional impact.