Manager, Contracts - Wireless

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Manager, Contracts - Wireless Atlanta Description:* Cox point of contact in the negotiation and preparation of complete and accurate contract documentation for products and services used in support of Coxs wireless communications operations.* Identifies and acts as liaison among corporate stakeholders.* Solicits, coordinates and consolidates stakeholders input on agreements.* Coordinates legal review of documentation.* Supervises preparation of non-disclosure agreements, renewals and extension/termination letters.* Manages the administration of contract files and databases to ensure their accuracy and completeness.* Responsible for submitting, tracking and monitoring the proper execution of contracts.* Tracks status and ensures resolution of any contractual issues that impact client relationships.* Prepares reports and provides general assistance to management, as required.Qualifications:Qualifications* College degree required. * Strong oral and written communications skills; Ability to interact well with peers, clients and other professionals.* A minimum 5 years experience in the field of contract drafting and negotiation. * Wireless communications industry experience required, with specific experience in negotiations with handset and/or network equipment vendors preferred.* Must be able to initiate and bring closure to negotiations.* Ability to exercise accurate professional judgment.* Keen analytical ability, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize assignments according to timelines and importance of task. Project management experience a plus.* Computer proficiency on Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Typical Training / Experience - Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 7 years experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas OR Advanced degree and generally 5 years experience in related field. Certification required in some areasInfluence/People Leadership - Manages Service, Production, or Support employees via subordinate supervisors OR a team of exempt professional individual contributors and associated support staff OR May be a manager without direct reports, with primary responsibility for overseeing special groups/projects or processes with dotted-line accountability to the field; Primary contribution is managing other people (rather than applying knowledge); Manages supervisors/team leaders and/or team of exempt individual contributors and associated support staff; Ensures performance planning, coaching, and evaluation occurs per policySupervision - Typically supervises supervisors/team leaders and/or a team of exempt professional individual contributors and associated support staffSpan Of Control/Complexity - Typically supervises a team of professional individual contributors; may also directly or indirectly supervise support staff; activities are typically more diverse covering multiple functions OR Activities are highly specific and complex focused on a single subject matterDecision-Making Authority - With oversight from higher level managers, achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experienceFinancial - Contributes to development of an operating plan and budget; Generally responsible for managing or coordinating expenses within a budget or part of a larger budget; May manage or coordinate a project budget or multiple project budgetsConsequence Of Error - Actions at this level can cause or prevent delays, inefficiencies or unnecessary expense that measurably affect operational results of a CCI business or the efficiency and effectiveness of a teamTypical Problems Solved - Solutions require analysis and investigation beyond what might have been applied in past experiences; problems are broadly defined and require interpretationCore Functions - Manages a part of a department or team; Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to and reviews the work of professional and supervisory level subordinates in order to accomplish operational plans and results; Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to direct reports and subunits to meet service and budget targetsTechnical/Admin Work Performed - May spend a significant portion of time as an individual contributor performing assignments that require a higher level of experience or technical expertise than direct reports OR May be an in-depth functional managerSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Atlanta, GAJob Number: 6454Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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