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Project Manager — Financials, Contracts & License Management

Role Summary

This role is accountable for end-to-end financial stewardship, contract oversight, and software license management across one or more technology and business transformation projects. This role ensures projects are delivered within approved budgets and commercial terms, that supplier/customer obligations are met, and that all software licenses are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned to project phasing. The PM partners closely with Finance, Procurement/Legal, Architecture, and Workstream Leads to maintain transparency, control, and audit-readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Financial Management

• Build and own the project financial plan (baseline budget, forecast, and funding profile) including labor, third-party costs, hardware/software, contingency, and capitalization policy treatments.
• Run monthly/quarterly financial cycles: actuals reconciliation, accruals, re-forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions; prepare executive-ready financial dashboards.
• Track cost to complete (CTC), estimate at completion (EAC), burn rate, and earned value (BAC/EV/AC/CV/SV); maintain change logs for scope/budget movements.
• Drive purchase requisitions, POs, goods receipts, and invoice approvals on schedule; resolve mismatches (3-way match issues, rate cards, SOW misalignment).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (delegation of authority, capitalization vs. expense, audit traceability) and any industry-specific requirements.

2) Contract & Commercial Management

• Coordinate drafting, negotiation, and administration of statements of work (SOW), change orders, and service agreements with vendors and partners.
• Maintain the contract register: obligations, deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria, SLAs, warranties, and termination/renewal dates.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual terms; lead acceptance reviews, track service credits, and escalate non?conformance.
• Manage financial/commercial risks (indexation, FX exposure, price escalators, IP/usage rights, liability caps) and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Align contract deliverables with project schedule and gating (design sign-off, test completion, go-live) to protect value realization.

3) Software License Management

• Create and maintain the project license plan: entitlements, metrics (user, device, processor, core), environments (dev/test/prod), and phase-in/phase-out.
• Coordinate true-ups/true-downs, subscription renewals, and audit responses; prevent over-deployment and shelfware through continuous reconciliation.
• Optimize licensing costs via role-based access, right-sizing tiers/editions, and retiring unused entitlements; track indirect access and integration impacts.
• Ensure license compliance across vendors (e.g., ERP, analytics, middleware, testing tools) and align with security/identity governance.
• Partner with Architecture and PMO to map license needs to cutover waves, training, and hypercare.

4) Governance, Planning & Delivery Control

• Integrate financial/contract/license checkpoints into the master schedule and stage gates; maintain RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) with financial/commercial tags.
• Facilitate steering committee updates, highlighting financial status, contract risk, and license posture with clear decisions and actions.
• Lead change control (scope/cost/time), ensuring business cases, approvals, and contract changes are synchronized.
• Coordinate with Workstream PMs to ensure budgets, resource plans, and vendor deliverables are aligned and traceable to requirements.
• Support testing, cutover, and hypercare with the necessary commercial and license readiness (e.g., trial keys, temp entitlements, production activations).

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing SOWs, change orders, and software licensing for complex platforms (ERP, SCM, CRM, MES, analytics).
• Strong financial acumen (forecasting, EAC/ETC, earned value, variance analysis) and command of procurement/AP processes.
• Prior experience working with Finance, Legal/Procurement, and Architecture/Security in a regulated or audit-sensitive environment.

Skills

• Financial Control: Budgeting, forecasting, accruals, capitalization policy, EVM, KPI reporting.
• Commercial & Contracting: SOW drafting, vendor negotiation, performance management, risk allocation.
• License Management: Entitlement tracking, audit readiness, optimization techniques, SAM tooling familiarity.
• Delivery & Planning: Integrated schedule management, dependency control, stage-gate governance, cutover readiness.
• Communication: Executive reporting, vendor and stakeholder engagement, clear decision logs and action tracking.
• Tools: MS Project (or equivalent), Excel/Power BI for financial dashboards, Azure DevOps/Jira, eProcurement/AP systems, and SAM tools.

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP or PRINCE2; Agile/Scrum certification.
• Software Asset Management (SAM) certifications or vendor-specific licensing accreditations.

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

Ascendis Pharma is looking to hire an experienced Director, Market Access Contract Operations to join our team. Responsibilities will include implementing market access pricing & contracting strategies and tactics across all relevant customer segments for products in our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio, with a primary focus on supporting the anticipated launch of an investigational treatment for hypoparathyroidism currently under review by the FDA. This role requires the ability to be both strategic and tactical, demonstrating strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

As the Director, Market Access Contract Operations, you will oversee all aspects of contracting operations, including managing and implementing contracts, pricing agreements, and rebate programs with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, wholesalers, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This role requires expertise in contract management and reimbursement dynamics, coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. The Director, Market Access Contract Operations plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, compliance, and financial performance through effective management of contracting operations.

This is a hybrid role that will be based in Princeton, NJ three (3) days/week and will report directly to the Senior Director, Pricing and Contracting Strategy.

• Performance Tracking and Reporting: Develop and maintain metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor contract performance, pricing trends, and rebate liabilities. Generate regular reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights into contracting operations and financial performance.
• Price Reporting and Registrations: Manage state price transparency requirements, price notifications, compendia communications, and HPMS, and reporting and registration requirements, etc.
• Purchase Order and Vendor Invoice Tracking and Reporting: Oversee the validation and payment of applicable vendor invoices. Collaborate with Finance to track spending and manage accruals for applicable vendor purchase orders. Assess and provide input to department's overall yearly budget.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Contracts Lawyer to support the business across a broad range of commercial contracting matters. The ideal candidate is a practical, business-minded lawyer who is comfortable working closely with internal stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of standard commercial agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements, including:
• Customer contracts
• NDAs and confidentiality agreements
• Vendor and supplier agreements
• Distribution, agency, and reseller agreements
• General terms and conditions
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to business teams on contract structure, risk allocation, and compliance
• Support internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle, from initial drafting through execution
• Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and propose workable solutions aligned with business objectives
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal contracting processes
• Collaborate with other members of the legal and compliance teams as needed
• Collaboration with HR on employee matters

Qualifications

• Law degree
• 4–8+ years of experience in corporate or commercial contracting, either in-house or in a law firm
• Strong experience handling general commercial and corporate contracts across multiple business functions
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical, business-focused advice
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple matters simultaneously

Preferred Attributes

• In-house experience supporting non-technical business teams
• A pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness

Major, Lindsey & Africa's client is in immediate need of an Interim Commercial Counsel (Gov't Contracts).

Overview: Interim Commercial Counsel to assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, with a focus on government contracts.

Company: Orange County-based global provider of manufacturing and engineering services for complex applications in aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

Experience: 5-10 years of experience commercial contracts.

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Responsibilities Include:

Contract Review & Negotiation

• Review of government contracts.
• Some review and negotiation of vendor/supplier agreements, focusing on:
• Vendor markups and risk allocation
• Ensuring FAR/DFARS flow-down compliance
• Some additional review and negotiation of other commercial agreements, e.g. customer-facing agreements and NDAs.

Risk Management

• Apply existing contract review matrix and roadmap for markups.
• Confirm risk transfer and compliance with government contracting requirements.

Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on risk tolerance and business priorities.

Qualifications Include:

• JD from an accredited law school and bar license in at least one US state.
• 5–10 years (ideal mix of law firm and in-house experience).
• Experience in government contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Ability to work onsite in Orange County.
• Detail-oriented, high energy and enthusiasm, strong judgment, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Pay Range: $110/hour

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 244923

• Manage Construction Contracts inbox and track new/pending requests
• Review bonds and insurance for contract compliance
• Track status of contract, bond, and insurance modifications
• Review service agreements against approved templates
• Provide feedback when agreements deviate from standard forms
• Draft, revise, and format contracts using track changes
• Collect supporting documents from internal departments
• Compare contracts to templates and flag discrepancies
• Collaborate with attorney on contract revisions
• Coordinate contract updates and schedule negotiation calls
• Assist with default and termination notices

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience in a professional office environment
• Exceptional proofreading and document editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with Workshare or similar document comparison tools preferred
• Associate's degree required

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Contracts Legal Associate - Investment Management - Boston, MA

We are seeking candidates for a Contracts Legal Associate position with a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Contracts Legal Associate will be a part of the Legal & Compliance Global Delivery and Enablement team, supporting contracting and documentation initiatives related to client platform activities. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while contributing to process improvement and the development of technology-enabled solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance contracting efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of paralegal and contract experience within the financial services industry.  

This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $40-48/hour (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week in their Boston office. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements, amendments, ancillary documents, RFP responses, and non-disclosure agreements

• Serve as a primary point of contact for advisory legal teams, business development, and relationship management partners

• Collaborate with legal team members to support contracting and documentation efforts

• Assist with complex documentation issues and help establish appropriate controls and processes

• Support the development and implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI tools and Microsoft Power Platform applications

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, workflow design, and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field is required

• 3-4+ years of paralegal or contracting experience

• Financial services industry experience required (asset management strongly preferred)

• Experience supporting legal or contracting functions within an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate environment

• Familiarity with legal technology applications and process improvement initiatives

• Strong business judgment, collaboration, and risk awareness

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts clearly

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Additional language skills are a plus, but not required

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Lydia at

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