About the Role
Imagine being part of a team that helps transform leading organizations and communities around the world! In this role within Contract Management, you will engage in legal and commercial services by applying innovative ideas to commercial realities, focusing on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business, and commercial risks. You will work alongside sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle, providing high-quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management of client contracts.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; collaborate with account leadership and client stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities, account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
- Provide input into performance management activities for contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts.
- Support the identification, escalation, and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues by working with contract management and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
- Engage in pre-award sales activities, collaborating with the delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes alongside sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
- Build trusted relationships with client counterparts as part of the client-facing contract management function.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Membership:
- Membership in World Commerce and Contracting (previously IACCM) or the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and/or professional certification considered a plus.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.
- In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws.
- Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization.
- Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
Behaviours and Attributes
- Open to working with and understanding cross-cultures and locations throughout the global organization.
- Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives, and experiences bring.
- Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status, and/or sexuality.
- Be a leader as well as a team player who is collaborative and persuasive; capable of working well with both executives and non-executives.
Work Requirements
- Some travel may be required.
