Senior Manager, Contract Management

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we don't just create products-we create a universe that fans can hold in their hands, wear, play, read, and experience every day. From Jurassic World's roaring adventures to the playful charm of Minions and the timeless wonder of Back to the Future, we transform stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe.
UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up. Our mission is bold: to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations. We bring both Universal-owned and third-party worlds to life across expansive theme park destinations, e-commerce platforms, live entertainment venues, and global retail partnerships-fueling fandom everywhere it lives. Whether it's iconic toys, fashion collaborations, books, collectibles, lifestyle products, or cutting-edge video games, we work with world-class licensees and creators to make our universe tangible.
Here, creativity meets technology, and strategy meets storytelling. We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish-inside the parks and far beyond them. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you'll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture-shaping ideas. Your work will inspire fans, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on entertainment history.
We believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine. That's how we strive to be an employer of choice for talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators who share our passion for world-class storytelling. If you're ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that resonate worldwide-your next adventure starts here.
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Job Description
The Contract Management Senior Manager is a key member of the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) team, responsible for overseeing a team of Contract Managers and Coordinators, and overseeing the contract lifecycle across specific territories and/or product categories. This role reports to the Vice President - Contract Management, Clearances & GAM.
The Contract Management team works across functions and shepherds deals from the pitch phase all the way through final execution and payment. The team works closely with Category, Finance, Legal, Controllership and IT to streamline the deal process and assist where necessary to maintain an efficient deal workflow, from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented problem-solver with some team management experience, who takes ownership of projects, has some contract and/or licensing experience, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Deal Management

• Manage the full contract lifecycle-from deal memo through asset release and execution-with an eye toward improving and streamlining processes;
• Manage the deal workflow for the overall EMEA and APAC regions, including status meetings and deal prioritization;
• Ensure accurate deal entry in the contract management system, compliance with deal guidelines, and proper documentation through to contract execution;
• Monitor and track deals to ensure timely execution;

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Serve as a super-user for internal deal management systems to assist stakeholders with deal entry issues;
• Develop and enhance system reporting tools for key stakeholders;
• Issue customs letters and other required documentation for deals;

Operations & Projects

• Contribute to ad hoc projects and operational initiatives (e.g., contract statistics tracking, managing third party deal approvals, deal trend tracking);
• Develop training materials and facilitate internal process training sessions;

Team Management and Leadership

• Lead the EMEA and APAC Contract Management team of Coordinators and Managers;
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to individual contributors and manage the annual review process for the team;
• Provide development and coaching opportunities to individual contributors;
• Collaborate closely with the Americas Director of Contract Management to ensure global alignment of team goals and best practices;
• Ensure timely completion of daily revenue-related tasks and projects by teams.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Licensing and/or relevant work experience with Consumer Products, Games and/or Publishing businesses strongly desired
• Experience with a royalty-based business preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid background with systems, policy setting, and processes
• Ability to produce accurate, fit-for-purpose reports from system data
• Advanced MS office skills
• Excellent data analytical skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience with contract management systems preferred
• Previous experience leading and developing a team preferred
• Strong communication & presentation skills

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].