Bridget Gray, Pmp
About Bridget Gray, Pmp
Bridget Gray is a Lead Contracts Manager at Verint, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in contract management and negotiation, having previously held roles at EY, The Coca-Cola Company, and other organizations.
Work at Verint
Bridget Gray currently serves as the Lead Contracts Manager at Verint, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing contract management processes and ensuring compliance with company policies. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Contracts Manager at Verint-Systems from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she provided contract remediation for several acquired companies, aligning contracts with Verint's business models.
Previous Experience at EY
Bridget Gray worked at EY as a Commercial Contracts Negotiator and Assistant Director from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this role, she focused on negotiating commercial contracts and enhancing the firm’s contract management strategies. Her experience at EY contributed to her expertise in contract negotiation and management.
Legal Background and Paralegal Experience
Bridget Gray has a substantial background in legal roles, having worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Hunton & Williams LLP from 1998 to 1999. She also served as a Paralegal at UPS from 1993 to 1997 and held positions at The Coca-Cola Company as both a Senior Paralegal in Global Marketing and a Marketing Paralegal from 1999 to 2016. Her legal experience has equipped her with skills in contract negotiation and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Bridget Gray earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Spelman College, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background has contributed to her strong communication skills and understanding of contractual language. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), further enhancing her expertise in managing complex projects and contracts.
Contract Management and Collaboration
In her roles, Bridget Gray has implemented new business models, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), across numerous reseller and distributor contracts on a global scale. She has collaborated with Finance to address revenue recognition issues and worked with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks during contract negotiations. Her guidance has been valuable to Sales, Finance, and other cross-functional business groups on contractual matters.