Remote Senior Contract Manager: Strategic Negotiator

Humana; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations across MSAs, SOWs, SaaS, and outsourcing agreements.

You will guide contracting strategies, manage lifecycle from intake to termination, and mentor Contract Managers while collaborating with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams. The role is fully remote within the U.S., reports to the Director of Procurement, and requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management or related fields.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements independently.
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles and terms.
• Experience managing supplier contracts across multiple categories and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into contractual solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex agreements such as MSAs and SOWs.
• Handle software, SaaS, and licensing agreements with high risk and value.
• Develop contracting strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual, commercial, and risk implications.
• Manage contracts through intake, drafting, negotiation, and renewal.
• Ensure adherence to approval requirements and governance guidelines.
• Provide mentorship to Contract Managers and associates.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Risk teams on regulatory needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Icertis

Coupa

Ariba

Zip

Job description

Humana, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations across MSAs, SOWs, SaaS, and outsourcing agreements.

You will guide contracting strategies, manage lifecycle from intake to termination, and mentor Contract Managers while collaborating with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams. The role is fully remote within the U.S., reports to the Director of Procurement, and requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation capabilities.