TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER- CONTRACT LIFECYLE MANAGEMENT(CHARLOTTE, HYBRID)

 

 

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. 

Job Summary

Compass Group is seeking a Technical Product Owner to support our enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform. This role will drive the technical strategy, configuration, and integration of CLM capabilities supporting Legal and Foodbuy contracting operations.

This position requires a strong blend of technical product ownership, CLM domain expertise, and hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise API integrations.

The Technical Product Owner will own platform configuration and integration architecture while partnering with the Product Manager on the CLM product roadmap. This role partners closely with Legal, Procurement (Foodbuy), IT Architecture, and external vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing contract lifecycle solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with CLM toolsets and integrations as well as strong knowledge of CLM processes, and a proven track record of delivering complex system integrations in an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

CLM Platform Ownership

• Serve as a technical product owner for the enterprise CLM platform
• Define and manage the CLM roadmap aligned to
• Legal and Foodbuy priorities.
• Configure and optimize workflows, templates, clause libraries, approval processes, metadata models, and obligation tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement of contract intake through post-signature lifecycle management.
• Lead system enhancements, module implementations, and upgrades.

 

Technical Architecture & Integrations

• Design and oversee REST/SOAP API integrations between CLM and enterprise systems (SAP, procurement platforms, CRM, identity management, data warehouse/snowflake, etc).
• Define data mapping, synchronization logic, and governance standards for contract metadata.
• Partner with architects and developers on middleware strategies and integration patterns.
• Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and adherence to enterprise security standards.
• Support automation of approval workflows and downstream operational processes.

 

Agile Product Delivery

• Translate business requirements into technical user stories and prioritized backlogs.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, UAT coordination, and release management.
• Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Monitor KPIs related to cycle time, compliance, and performance.

 

Governance & Reporting

• Establish data integrity and contract metadata standards.
• Support advanced reporting and analytics for Legal and Procurement leadership.
• Maintain role-based access controls and compliance with enterprise security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise CLM platforms (Icertis, Sirion, Docusign, or similar)
• Strong experience designing and supporting API integrations (REST/SOAP).
• Experience with enterprise integration tools, middleware platforms, or cloud integration services.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Technical Lead, or similar role supporting enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Ideally an understanding of contract lifecycle processes across Legal and Procurement.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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