Strategic Contract Management Leader (Remote)

Humana Inc; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Contract Management to lead a team responsible for negotiation, execution, governance, and lifecycle management of supplier agreements. This remote role partners with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and risk teams to maximize business value while minimizing risk.

The role requires 8+ years in contract management with 5+ years of people leadership, plus experience with CLM platforms such as Icertis. Travel up to 10% may be required.

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 and effectively navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.

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.
• Improve contract efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while reducing contractual and supplier risk.
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and effective contracting practices that support enterprise goals.
• Foster collaboration across Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and business partners to strengthen organizational capability and business outcomes.
• Bring demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and communicating effectively with executives.
• Apply strong knowledge of supplier governance, contractual risk management, and enterprise procurement practices.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Strategic stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Icertis

Job description

Humana Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Contract Management to lead a team responsible for negotiation, execution, governance, and lifecycle management of supplier agreements. This remote role partners with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and risk teams to maximize business value while minimizing risk.

The role requires 8+ years in contract management with 5+ years of people leadership, plus experience with CLM platforms such as Icertis. Travel up to 10% may be required.