Senior Contracts & Governance Lead

Flex; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Contracts to lead administration, review, negotiation, and governance of the company’s commercial contracts as SpinCo forms.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Business Development, and Operations to ensure contracts support business objectives while managing risk and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a liaison between business and legal teams, driving governance improvements and strengthening contract management across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, commercial negotiations, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of contract governance, contractual language, risk assessment, and the full contract lifecycle.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with utility, EPC/construction, government, municipal, or regulated-industry contracts, including RFP/RFQ processes, change orders, claims, bonding, insurance requirements, and NERC-CIP compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and support the execution of commercial contracts and related agreements.
• Serve as the primary advisor to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, negotiation strategy, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Business Development, and Operations to resolve contract-related issues and facilitate approvals.
• Assess contractual, commercial, and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead negotiations with customers, contractors, municipalities, utilities, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage contract documentation, including bonds, insurance certificates, amendments, change orders, and claims.
• Support RFP, RFQ, bid, and proposal activities by reviewing commercial terms and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records and ensure adherence to contractual obligations, milestones, and deadlines.
• Drive improvements in contract governance, processes, controls, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Provide training and guidance to business teams while fostering strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Contract governance

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Contract lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Flex in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Contracts to lead administration, review, negotiation, and governance of the company’s commercial contracts as SpinCo forms.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Business Development, and Operations to ensure contracts support business objectives while managing risk and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a liaison between business and legal teams, driving governance improvements and strengthening contract management across the