<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a leading manufacturer specializing in highly classified defense system technology to identify a highly qualified Contracts Manager. This critical role will support dynamic procurement and sales teams, managing contract lifecycle processes from cradle to grave for supplier-side RFPs. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in legal and commercial contracts—and demonstrate proficiency in FAR/DFARS regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance, and closeout for procurement and sales activities</li><li>Support supplier-side RFP processes and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including FAR/DFARS</li><li>Review, negotiate, and administer commercial and legal contracts with domestic and international suppliers and customers</li><li>Collaborate closely with legal, sales, and procurement teams to identify risks and mitigate exposure in contract terms</li><li>Provide guidance on contract standards, policies, and best practices to cross-functional stakeholders</li><li>Maintain detailed contract records; monitor milestones, deliverables, and compliance obligations</li><li>Drive process improvements related to contract workflows and lifecycle enhancements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager IT to oversee complex projects related to warehouse management systems and ensure their successful delivery. This long-term contract position is based in Southern California and requires onsite work four days a week. The role demands exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a strong grasp of project management methodologies to drive progress and meet organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage end-to-end IT projects, focusing on warehouse management systems like Manhattan.</p><p>• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth collaboration and communication throughout project lifecycles.</p><p>• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure timely delivery.</p><p>• Monitor project scope, budget, and schedules, addressing any changes or risks proactively.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders, ensuring systems align with compliance regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley.</p><p>• Present project updates, risks, and solutions to senior management and stakeholders with clear and impactful communication.</p><p>• Oversee system processes and ensure adherence to compliance standards and best practices.</p><p>• Analyze project performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes.</p><p>• Facilitate workshops and meetings to address challenges and drive progress.</p><p>• Stay updated on advancements in warehouse management technologies to apply innovative solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Senior IT Project Manager – Enterprise Survey Platform (Qualtrics)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Torrance, CA</p><p><strong>Work Type:</strong> Onsite — 4 days per week</p><p><strong>Contract </strong>52 Weeks </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior IT Project Manager will lead delivery efforts for an enterprise-wide survey platform program utilizing Qualtrics. This role is responsible for coordinating work across internal business teams, IT partners, QA teams, and external vendors to ensure successful planning, development, testing, and deployment of survey and reporting capabilities.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong experience managing complex, vendor-supported technology programs and excels in communication, governance, and structured delivery execution.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Delivery & Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full project plan including milestones, timelines, dependencies, and cross-team coordination.</li><li>Drive day‑to‑day delivery across survey development, reporting dashboards, integrations, QA, and UAT.</li><li>Track vendor deliverables, SLAs, and work progress; escalate risks and delays proactively.</li><li>Maintain and update RAID logs for risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor Management</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external vendor teams, including Qualtrics and consulting partners.</li><li>Ensure clarity of deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Facilitate requirement handoffs, change requests, and delivery sign-off.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance and readiness for testing and deployment activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the central communication point for the program.</li><li>Prepare and deliver weekly status dashboards, executive updates, and progress reporting.</li><li>Lead stakeholder meetings and working sessions; define agendas and follow-up actions.</li><li>Coordinate business readiness activities and rollout communications as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Testing & Deployment Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with BSA and QA teams to plan and execute testing cycles.</li><li>Ensure UAT readiness: test scripts, tester assignments, environments, and data.</li><li>Support deployment planning, cutover coordination, and go‑live checkpoints.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance & Delivery Discipline</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure scope clarity and manage change control processes.</li><li>Track alignment to statements of work and budget usage.</li><li>Maintain project documentation, audit artifacts, plans, and approval records.</li></ul>