IT Contracts & Licensing Manager

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The IT Contracts & Licensing Manager has responsibility for independently managing all aspects of vendor and contract relationships within IT. Identifying strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, quality improvement, identifying and improving efficiencies and supporting growth strategies across respective departments within IT. The IT Contracts & Licensing Manager works independently and is expected to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out day-to-day responsibilities to support Fred Hutch Cancer Center IT.

Key areas of focus include:

• Building and managing relationships with customers and key suppliers.
• Executing sourcing strategies.
• Managing or leading RFI/RFPs and vendor negotiations.
• Ensuring license compliance across enterprise applications.

The IT Contracts & Licensing Manager reports to the IT Director of Business Operations.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities associated with sourcing strategic purchased services and technology investments.
• Communicate effectively and foster good relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding IT priorities.
• Provide business and functional advice, guidance, and expertise to stakeholders to inform strategic business and investment decisions.
• Manage and facilitate dispute resolutions with stakeholders and vendors.
• Manage the RFI and RFP processes evaluating third-party vendors to enable stakeholders to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Lead contract negotiations and establish standard terms and conditions for services, including soliciting input from internal stakeholders, finance, Fred Hutch purchasing, Fred Hutch legal services, and multiple IT groups within Fred Hutch and the program.
• Originate and negotiate well-crafted, comprehensive contracts, scopes of work, and related documents that clearly identify roles, responsibilities, obligations, and remedies for breach.
• Establish and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) including performance goals, quality measures, performance reporting, incentives, and penalties.
• Provide critical input to strategic decision-making processes regarding vendor selection and ongoing vendor and contract management.
• Establish governance and standards for vendor and contract management.
• Continuously build on knowledge base of new and relevant best practices and technologies.
• Participate in divisional or institutional improvement projects and problem resolution related to contracts and vendor management.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database of all licensing contracts, ensuring accurate record-keeping for financial and legal compliance.
• Ensure licensing compliance across IT and drive cost savings through effective management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years managing and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving, information gathering, and analysis skills.
• Natural ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize time, and execute on deliverables.
• Very detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen in the area of financial operations in an IT environment.
• Proven ability and drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to implement changes resulting from financial analysis.
• Takes a proactive approach to dealing with ambiguity, seeks out and creates clarity.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $109,637 to $173,264, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling 206-667-4700.