Location: Ventura, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – onsite in Ventura 3 days per week
Contract Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $70–$95/hour, depending on experience and qualificationsWe are seeking an experienced Senior IT Contracts & Vendor Management Consultant for a 12-month engagement supporting an Information Technology organization in Ventura, California.This is a senior-level role for someone with substantial experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex technology contracts and vendor relationships. The consultant will work closely with IT leadership, legal, procurement, finance, and external vendors.Key ResponsibilitiesReview, draft, and negotiate complex IT agreements, including:Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreementsMaster Services Agreements (MSAs)Statements of Work (SOWs)Service Level Agreements (SLAs)Software licensing and related technology agreementsManage vendor relationships throughout the contract lifecycleReview contract terms, deliverables, acceptance criteria, pricing, and riskMonitor vendor performance, KPIs, SLAs, renewals, and contractual obligationsSupport cost negotiations, budget tracking, and financial review of vendor deliverablesIdentify contractual, commercial, operational, and financial risksCoordinate contract issues across IT, legal, procurement, finance, executive stakeholders, and vendorsAssist with dispute resolution, remediation, and vendor performance issues when neededRequired Experience7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, vendor management, procurement, legal review, or a closely related field5+ years directly drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex technology agreementsStrong knowledge of IT contracting terms, software licensing, commercial terms, intellectual property, risk allocation, and vendor managementDemonstrated experience working with SaaS agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAsStrong negotiation, analytical, written communication, and stakeholder-management skillsAbility to independently manage multiple contract reviews and vendor mattersPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related disciplineCPCM, CFCM, CRCP, or similar contract-management certificationExperience supporting enterprise IT organizationsHealthcare technology contracting experienceExperience with Oracle Health / Cerner contracts or SOWs is highly desirable but not requiredEngagementThis is a 12-month contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite work in Ventura approximately three days per week.The anticipated hourly rate is $70–$95/hour, depending on directly relevant experience and qualifications.To ApplyPlease reply with:Current resumeBrief summary of your IT contracts/vendor-management experienceCurrent locationHourly rate expectationAvailability to begin a 12-month engagementConfirmation that you can work onsite in Ventura three days per weekPlease highlight any experience with enterprise software contracts, SaaS agreements, healthcare IT, Oracle Health/Cerner, or public-sector contracting.
