Contract Manager

NVIDIA•Us, CA

13h

About The Position

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology - and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. The NVIDIA Legal team is seeking an experienced, hard‑working Contract Manager to join our dynamic and growing department. You will work with teams in IT, operations, engineering, and numerous other stakeholders to negotiate and manage commercial and procurement‑related agreements that keep NVIDIA moving fast while managing risk. You will also help build and refine the playbooks, templates, and flows that make our contracting both dynamic and efficient.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Roughly 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years focused on contract management or commercial contracting in technology or a related industry.
Proven ability to handle high-volume and quick-turn requests without sacrificing quality and drive negotiations on standard commercial and procurement terms to timely closure.
Experience developing and scaling playbooks, templates, and workflows and embedding them with cross‑functional teams.
Sharp attention to detail, strong judgment, and comfort juggling multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organization and follow‑through, with a bias for action.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new products, stakeholders, and teams on short notice.
Familiarity with DocuSign CLM and other industry-standard contract management tools.
Strong adoption of AI tools and techniques to enhance contract lifecycle management and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Deep experience with procurement and vendor negotiations, including complex services, software, or technology sourcing.
Hands‑on work implementing or significantly optimizing CLM or other contract tools.
Prior in‑house experience at a fast‑growing technology company.
A track record of rolling out training, playbooks, or communications that make contracting easier for business partners.
A solutions‑driven mindset and evidence that you’ve improved contract processes, cycle times, or stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Owning end‑to-end lifecycle for a high volume of commercial, technology, and procurement‑related contracts.
Drafting and negotiating NDAs, professional services agreements, MSAs, SOWs, licensing and vendor agreements, and similar commercial deals, with strong command of procurement terms (indemnity, liability caps, SLAs, data/security, payment).
Building and improving contract playbooks, templates, clause libraries, and process flows to drive speed and consistency.
Acting as a go‑to partner for internal teams on contract terms, processes, and approvals.