Senior Contract Manager: Remote Strategic Negotiations

Humana; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote in the U.S.

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations and high‑value supplier agreements across multiple categories. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to develop contracting strategies that balance risk with value and speed.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, mentor junior staff, and drive enterprise-wide process improvements while ensuring adherence to policies and authority guidelines. This role is fully remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in contract management or related field.
• Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and terms.
• Experience across categories and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex agreements (MSAs, SOWs, software & SaaS).
• Develop and execute contracting strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual, commercial, and risk implications.
• Manage contract lifecycle from intake to renewal and termination.
• Mentor Contract Managers and drive process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract lifecycle management systems

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations and high‑value supplier agreements across multiple categories. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to develop contracting strategies that balance risk with value and speed.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, mentor junior staff, and drive enterprise-wide process improvements while ensuring adherence to policies and authority guidelines. This role is fully remote within the United States.