Senior Contracts Manager

Role Overview

• The Senior Contracts Manager will lead contract management of complex, major systems agreements within the transportation technology sector.
• Provides expert advice on contractual risks, legal requirements and compliance standards.
• Develops contractual strategies and drive growth by streamlining processes, reducing risk, and optimising commercial strategies.
• Lead contractual responsibility for assigned complex, major systems (typically fixed price type) contracts for transit systems consisting of hardware, software, installation, related banking and retail, and other services for large local government public transit customers, from initial proposal through performance and including closeout;
• Monitors the status of all contract deliverables for compliance with contract requirements;
• Responsible for project change management and coordination of contractual activities; collaborates with Project Manager to develop effective strategies and recommendations to management for resolution of contractual issues; co-ordinates submission and negotiation of complex, high dollar value contract proposals, including change orders;
• Resolves issues regarding contractual performance, including claims, changes, and terminations with little intervention from senior leadership;
• Interacts with, briefs, and makes recommendations to management regarding the progress and impact of potential contract and subcontract-related activities on the project, prepares contract and subcontract reviews and reports on issues;

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in commercial contract management for high value contracts which include development, service agreements, prime/sub-contract formation, hardware and software installation and maintenance agreements for both commercial and government agency customers;
• Solid experience in legal drafting and contract formation and delivery;
• Strong background in claims management, dispute resolution, and negotiating complex terms and conditions;
• Strong commercial awareness. Ability to apply strong business and contractual judgment to deliver practical, risk balanced commercial solutions;
• Strong ability to prioritise assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without supervision;
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• This is a remote position.