CLM Architect

The CLM Architect is responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-wide CLM solutions that align with business objectives and best practices. This role involves technical architecture, process automation, governance frameworks, and system integrations, ensuring seamless contract management across business units.
Key Responsibilities:
🎯 Strategic CLM Architecture & Design
🎯 Define and implement CLM system architecture, data models, and document repository governance.
🎯 Design and optimize contract workflows, approval hierarchies, and automation rules.
🎯 Develop CLM integration strategies with CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365), CPQ, ERP, e-Signature, and Billing systems.
🎯 Lead enterprise-level contract governance and risk management strategies.
🎯 Oversee the customization of contract templates, metadata structures, and automated workflows.
🎯 Guide development teams in building robust APIs and connectors for CLM data flow.
🎯 Establish and enforce best practices for CLM configuration, contract security, and compliance.
🎯 Evaluate and recommend AI-driven contract intelligence, analytics, and automation.
🎯 Lead technical demonstrations and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for clients.
🎯 Work with business analysts and stakeholders to define functional requirements.
🎯 Mentor and provide technical guidance to CLM engineers and consultants.
🎯 Maintain vendor relationships and engage in CLM best practice communities.
🎯 Research emerging CLM technologies and industry trends to enhance implementation methodologies.
🎯 Standardize reusable CLM implementation frameworks, playbooks, and accelerators.
🎯 Develop training materials, knowledge-sharing sessions, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

 Qualifications:
🎯 7+ years of experience in CLM, CPQ, or Q2C implementations, with at least 4 years in CLM architecture.
🎯 Expertise in contract workflow automation, metadata modeling, and document governance.
🎯 Strong knowledge of APIs, integration frameworks, and enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, CPQ, e-Signature).
🎯 Proficiency in configuration scripting, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and data management.
🎯 Understanding of contract compliance regulations, risk mitigation, and audit processes.
🎯 Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
Preferred: CLM platform certifications (e.g., Agiloft, Conga, Icertis, SirionLabs, etc.)