APCO Holdings

Delivers F&I, automotive protection, dealer services

IT Governance Manager

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePonte Vedra Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in IT contract management, technology procurement, vendor governance, or a related field.
Strong working knowledge of IT contract terms, including software as a service, licensing, service-level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data protection, and data sharing agreements.
Experience designing or managing multi-stakeholder approval workflows.
Experience working closely with Legal, Information Security, and Finance teams.
Experience negotiating commercial terms with vendors.
Experience maintaining contract repositories and tracking systems.
Ability to explain risks and process changes in writing to technical, legal, and business audiences.
Comfort driving accountability across teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Own APCO's Technology Procurement and Contract Governance program, covering the process every IT vendor contract passes through from request to execution, storage, enforcement, and renewal.
Select appropriate technology vendors and pricing, monitor vendor performance, and hold vendors accountable through contracts and oversight.
Manage the governance workflow end to end.
Coordinate business, architecture, security, and budget approvals.
Negotiate commercial terms, ensure business language and protections are in place, identify required ancillary agreements, and prepare agreements for Legal review.
Continuously improve the process by clarifying ownership, removing bottlenecks, and focusing effort on agreements that are ready to move forward.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with contract lifecycle management or workflow platforms such as Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, ServiceNow, or Coupa, and process diagramming tools such as Lucid or Visio.
Familiarity with security and privacy frameworks such as SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, or applicable industry-specific regulations.
Understanding of API and system integration concepts as they relate to contracting.
Certifications such as WorldCC (IACCM) Contract Management, CPSM, or CPM.
Paralegal, contracts administration, or legal background.

This role owns APCO's Technology Procurement and Contract Governance program, the framework every IT vendor contract passes through from request to execution, storage, enforcement, and renewal.

APCO depends on its technology vendors for its success. We need to select the right vendors at the right price, monitor their performance, and hold them accountable through sound contracts and effective oversight.

This person manages the governance workflow end to end. They coordinate business, architecture, security, and budget approvals, negotiate commercial terms, ensure business language and protections are in place, identify required ancillary agreements, and prepare agreements for Legal review. They are also expected to continuously improve the process itself by clarifying ownership, removing bottlenecks, and focusing effort on agreements that are ready to move forward.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in IT contract management, technology procurement, vendor governance, or a related field.

Strong working knowledge of IT contract terms, including SaaS, licensing, SLAs, NDAs, data protection, and DSAs.

Experience designing or managing multi-stakeholder approval workflows.

Proven experience working closely with Legal, Information Security, and Finance teams.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms with vendors.

Highly organized, with experience maintaining contract repositories and tracking systems.

Clear written communicator who can explain risks and process changes to technical, legal, and business audiences.

Comfortable driving accountability across teams without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CLM or workflow platforms (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, ServiceNow, Coupa) and process diagramming tools (e.g., Lucid, Visio).
Familiarity with security and privacy frameworks such as SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, or [industry-specific regulations].
Understanding of API and system integration concepts as they relate to contracting.
Certifications such as WorldCC (IACCM) Contract Management, CPSM, or CPM.
Paralegal, contracts administration, or legal background.

At APCO, the way we work matters just as much as the results we deliver. Our values guide how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver results.

We C.A.R.E.

Committed – We build strong, high-trust relationships with our partners and each other.

Accountable – We take ownership of outcomes and hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and integrity.

Results-Driven – We focus on delivering measurable outcomes that create value for our partners and our business.

Excellent – We strive for excellence in everything we do while balancing short-term performance with long-term success.

If you're excited about joining a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Company

APCO Holdings

Delivers F&I, automotive protection, dealer services

APCO Holdings provides F&I solutions, automotive protection products, and dealer services to automotive, RV, marine, and powersports dealers and lenders across the United States. Its offerings come from brands such as EasyCare, GWC Warranty, Crystal Fusion, and Rider’s Advantage, including warranties, protection plans, maintenance products, and related services sold at the point of sale or during ownership and financed into vehicle contracts with claims handled by APCO and its brands. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide multi-brand platform and long-standing dealer- and lender-focused partnerships, supported by 40+ years of experience and growth through acquisitions. Its goal is to help partners increase performance, drive revenue, and achieve long-term growth by expanding product lines, providing training, and offering technology that improves the customer experience throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Norcross, GA
Founded: 1984

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