Priscilla Weidner-Lee

Professional Summary:

• Senior-Level Contract Management SME who drives the automation and administration of Contracts/Legal software systems, compliance, and complex negotiations. They lead high-performing teams, align legal strategies with cross-functional business goals, and serve as the expert for regulatory, cyber security, and government procurement portals to ensure compliant, efficient contract lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Systems & Automation SME: Expert in customizing, implementing, and administering contract/legal software systems.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Drives automation of policies, ensures adherence to the latest of standards, and manages regulatory compliance, including cybersecurity and export control.
• Strategic Leadership: Leads, mentors, and manages high-performing contracts teams, aligning with corporate objectives.
• Negotiation & Advisory: Supports complex negotiations and advises senior management on contractual rights, obligations, and risk.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partners with Sales, Finance, IT, PMO, and Procurement to align contractual terms with operational capabilities.

• Managed a high-volume portfolio of 80–100 concurrent academic projects across five departments, overseeing the full lifecycle from initial proposal to final closeout.
• Spearheaded pre- and post-award services, including budget development, submission facilitation, and fiscal management, while securing external funding for graduate training and academic growth.
• Ensured 100% regulatory compliance with funding agency requirements by establishing and enforcing standardized administrative procedures for all sponsored programs.

• Orchestrated full post-award contract lifecycle management, from subcontractor coordination and budget tracking to deliverables management, contract modifications, and final close-out.
• Led end-to-end post-award administration, ensuring 100% compliance with contract terms, including scope modifications, financial controls, and subcontractor management.
• Drove post-award execution by managing complex contract changes, deliverables, and budgets, resulting in timely project closure.

• Streamlined procurement and financial workflows by managing RFP updates, Purchase Requisitions, cost transfers, and system entries (Oracle, SAP, Cognos, Hyperion).
• Executed financial analysis and contract administration, including invoice reconciliation, modification management, and legacy inquiry resolution to maintain accurate billing.
• Delivered operational support through Excel tracking report development, PowerPoint presentations, and data lookup via Sims and Intersystem tools.