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Boldyn Networks · 7 hours ago

Contract Manager, HE

Boldyn Networks is reimagining the future of interconnectivity and is seeking a Contracts Manager within the Legal department. The role involves managing Higher Education contracts, creating standard templates, coordinating approvals, and ensuring compliance while partnering with various departments to streamline processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Revise, review, and maintain standard templates (NDAs, order forms, basic SOW/LOAs, routine amendments) and populate commercial/vendor agreement information under counsel guidance
Create drafts of standard amendments, renewals, and other modifications to existing contracts with counsel guidance
Track redlines and status of negotiations
Route agreements for review and approval, applying the playbook, clause libraries, and defined fallbacks for standard matters
Drive on-time execution and ensure clean transitions to post-award owners
Own DocuSign templates and approval workflows; enforce signing-authority controls and maintain complete audit trails
Troubleshoot envelopes, manage bulk sends, and partner with IT/InfoSec on configuration hygiene and retention standards
Maintain accurate contract metadata and files across mTRAC and Salesforce; ensure consistent linkage between opportunities, agreements, and obligations
Build and publish dashboards for cycle time, execution rate, renewals pipeline, and obligation tracking; identify bottlenecks and recommend process fixes
Support audits with authoritative, reproducible reports and evidence packages
Track renewal dates, SLAs, service credits, milestones, and other compliance requirements; manage reminders and escalations
Coordinate with Asset Management and Operations for renewal planning and asset-aligned obligations where applicable
Continuously improve SOPs, playbooks, and checklists based on execution data

Qualification

Contract ManagementDocuSign AdministrationContract Lifecycle ManagementExcel/Google SheetsSalesforceLegal StudiesStakeholder ManagementAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Legal Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain, or related field
Law degree
5+ years of contract administration or paralegal experience in corporate legal, procurement, or sales operations (technology, telecom, or services preferred)
Hands-on experience with a CLM/matter-tracking tool and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, data cleansing) to manage metadata and reporting
Working knowledge of standard commercial agreement structures (MSAs, SOWs, order forms, NDAs, amendments) and approval governance
Meticulous attention to detail for accuracy, version control, redline hygiene, and validation of signature authority
Ability to translate legal/operational requirements into checklists, SOPs, and dashboards for non-legal stakeholders
Clear communication and stakeholder management across Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations
Additional Competencies: excellent critical thinking and communication skills

Preferred

Higher Education or broader state contracting exposure (renewals cadence, public-sector forms, procurement portals)
Familiarity with DocuSign and Salesforce (configuration, reporting, and user workflows)
Awareness of FERPA compliance, privacy laws, data processing contractual requirements, SLAs/service credits, and renewals/evergreen mechanics

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses
Flexible working opportunities
Competitive benefit packages
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation starting at 15 days increasing with length of service
10 days paid sick leave
4 days off each year to volunteer

Company

Boldyn Networks

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At Boldyn Networks we unlock the power of an interconnected future.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$425M
Key Investors
CIT BankShamrock Capital Advisors
2021-06-28Acquired
2015-11-10Debt Financing· $325M
2013-02-19Private Equity· $100M

Leadership Team

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Christos Karmis
US Chief Executive Officer
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Dana Tardelli
Chief Operating Officer
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