Manager Contract Administration 3

Work with Sector Contracts leadership in the establishment of a Sector Contracts Setup group.
Lead the Sector Contracts Setup Group in support of loading, inputting and modifying a broad range of contracts into the SAP S/4 system.
Identify/hire/manage contracts setup team
Establish contract setup procedures and processes
Develop and provide training for the contract set up group and setup stakeholders
Collaborate with various functional stakeholders of the process to ensure a seamless transition
Produce key reports and metrics
Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization
Perform as an integrated part of the ERP systems conversions, managing the transition of ERP systems to one centralized system related to Contract system functions - this will involve the transition of a division from CostPoint to SAP S/4 in January 2027.
Provide input and support to our contract lifecycle management initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely on a day-to-day basis with contract setup representatives, contracts, business management, and project accounting personnel. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to drive results.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' of experience working in Contracts, Business Management, or related discipline or Masters Degree with 8 years of experience working in Contracts, Business Management, or related discipline

Minimum of 4 years' experience managing a team

Experience in leading geographically dispersed teams with diverse skillsets

Proficiency in SAP (SD module), Contract Setup/Management related to SAP S4

Experience defining requirements for systems to (1) perform key business processes and (2) extract, analyze, and visualize data to inform business decisions and results.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

MS Office proficiency, specifically with Excel and MS PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in working in S/4

Prior experience in setting up contracts in S/4 or for entry into S/4

Prior organizational development, team start up leadership experience

* Prior experience in setting up, or managing, a contracts setup group or team

Primary Level Salary Range: $147,500.00 - $231,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10212035-3

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-19T20:23:58