Senior Commercial & Technology Contracts Manager | Hybrid | Reston, VA

About Ellucian Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes. About the Opportunity Ellucian has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial & Technology Contracts Manager  to join our Legal team. We are seeking a collaborative, business-minded, and self-motivated professional to support a broad range of commercial contracts and contracting activities. In this role, you will prepare, review, and support the negotiation of complex customer agreements and serve as a key resource to Legal, Sales, Deal Desk, Order Management, and other business teams throughout the contracting process. You will work closely with Legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to help move transactions forward, address contracting issues, and support consistent and efficient contracting practices. You will also contribute to contract templates, playbooks, processes, and technology initiatives designed to improve how the Legal team supports the business. If you understand technology, enjoy working across teams to get deals done, and are always looking for smarter and more efficient ways to work, this could be a great fit. Where you will make an impact Assist the legal team in negotiating SaaS, software and services agreements as well as related agreements, including data privacy agreements. Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders with respect to contract templates, playbooks, policies and other materials and ensure regional/global consistency. Proactively establish relationships with internal clients to support key strategic initiatives and improve how legal services are provided. Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the product portfolio, and working knowledge of existing and emerging systems to get work done.  Contribute to process improvement, technology review and adoption, contract playbooks and development of templates. Balance legal risks against real-world business imperatives to provide pragmatic and business-based solutions. Support legal team and cross-function projects as needed What will you bring Solid experience with contract processes and negotiation.  Prefer experience negotiating licensing and technology transaction agreements and related professional services contracts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and can collaborate effectively with all levels of employees and management. Detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong follow-through skills. A practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and can effectively counsel with clear, concise advice and creative solutions to meet business needs. Sound business judgment, kindness, integrity and a positive, "can do" attitude. Strong curiosity to understand, apply and promote technology and process improvements to do things smarter and faster. What makes #Ellucianlife Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision  Flexible time off  Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests 401k