Contract Operations Manager

Job Description

Contract Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Role Title: Manager, Contract Operations
Location: London
Division: Universal Brand Development
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Contract Operations (Los Angeles)

ABOUT US

Universal Pictures were the first of the modern Hollywood studios, and over their one hundred years, they have been responsible for some of the world's most memorable feature films. It is the home of the epic Jurassic World franchise, the beloved Minions, the unstoppable Fast & Furious franchise, and Dreamworks animation, as well as a rich portfolio of classic films such as E.T., JAWS and Dracula.
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
At Universal Brand Development EMEA, we are proud of our unique culture. We are inclusive, curious and creative; channeling a growth mindset in order to drive the commercial and develop our people. In order to achieve this culture, we live by our 3 values:

⦁ Being Human Matters to Us
⦁ Together We Can Achieve Anything
⦁ We Always Keep Growing

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager, Contract Operations, is an integral member of Universal Brand Development, responsible for providing operational support to the Universal Brand Development EMEA team across all categories (Toys & Hardlines, Fashion & Living and Food, Beauty & Care). The primary focus will be driving operational excellence in the contract lifecycle, business development to drive growth, contract negotiations with key partners and to support both regional and country teams. We are looking for a true operational business partner to support all stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Controllership, Category, IT) to drive performance and execute business strategies. This is a high-profile role with regular exposure to senior and all levels of management. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives and be used to working within in a matrix organization.
This position will report to Los Angeles based Senior Manager, Contract Operations.

Key Responsibilities

⦁ Responsible for Contract Operations for Universal Brand Development contracts globally with a special focus on the EMEA region
⦁ Super-user of deal/revenue system (RightsLogic ''RSG''). Provide user training and services to category and other stakeholders
⦁ Control point - ensuring compliance against deal guidelines, system data integrity (e.g. data inputted for drafting is complete; system data is consistent with signed contract) etc.
⦁ End-to-end tracking of deals from deal memo to asset release / signed contract, including continual refinement of relevant reports – objective is to drive efficiencies and ensure the process is well controlled (including KPIs)
⦁ Responsible for customer creation and deal reconciliation in deal system to ensure accuracy for downstream processes
⦁ Deal reporting – Refine existing and develop additional reports so the teams can manage their business appropriately
⦁ Ad Hoc projects / responsibilities within Operations as appropriate (e.g. Licensing Guidelines, Product Approval tracker)

About You

⦁ Adaptable, agile & flexible – able to pivot quickly, adapt strategies and deal with change.
⦁ Willing to learn – open to new skills, ways of working, how things work and why.
⦁ Good communicator – honest, transparent, and flexible depending on the audience. The ability to influence stakeholders.
⦁ Relationship builder – able to flex style, understand needs, build a strong network and work within a matrixed environment.
⦁ Results driven – own the numbers, be invested and be hungry to grow the business.
⦁ Entrepreneurial – a self-starter, who is tenacious, independent, driven and proactive.
⦁ Creative problem solver – universally creative and pro-actively seek solutions.
⦁ Conscientious – consistent with clear attention to detail.
⦁ Trusted to deliver – autonomous, taking on ownership and responsibility for tasks.
⦁ Resilient – not afraid to fall, getting back up and keep putting in the effort.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

⦁ Relevant work experience with Consumer Products or Intellectual Property Licensing strongly desired
⦁ Basic understanding of Legal and Financial terms
⦁ Previous experience with contract management and/or royalty-based systems preferred
⦁ Previous experience with CRM or Salesforce a plus
⦁ Solid background with systems, policy setting, and processes
⦁ Ability to partner with IT to develop meaningful reports from system data
⦁ Excellent data analytical and organizational skills
⦁ Strong communication & presentation skills – confidence & presence to interact with Sr stakeholders
⦁ Advanced MS office skills

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