Senior Contracts Manager l Technology l Large Contract - Leading Industry Pay

The Company

Our client is a large multinational corporation with a growing presence in Australia. The recently secured a substantial multi-year contract, marking a significant and exciting milestone in their journey. The ongoing business activities and execution of the contract will have a visible, positive and long lasting impact on the state of Victoria.

They now need to an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the obligations between their parent and their subsidiary responsible for the contract execution. This talented professional will need to become a subject matter expert regarding everything related to the intercompany agreements.

This role is part of a global team environment however is a standalone position in Australia which will allow you to work from home most days. This role will be internal client facing including occasional on site meetings .

If you enjoy operating independently, are a subject matter expert regarding contracts management, contract drafts and engaging in exciting and challenging conversations, you are encouraged to apply.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of Commercial & Contracts Management (US based), your major responsibilities will include:

• Interact daily with the business teams, leaders, and internal and external clients. The role will review, draft, redline, interpret and negotiate day-to-day contract matters of various size and complexity related to a large contract.
• Overall cradle to grave contract management and administration of the contract, including prime, joint venture, and subcontracts.
• Represent the company's interest in complex business negotiations involving multiple parties across multiple countries.
• Ensuring approvals and agreements are being honoured in a compliant manner.
• Attend deal reviews and document risks whilst coordinating with Sales, Finance, Legal, Operations, and all other subject matter experts.
• Develop and produce contract documents by understanding requirements; assembling standard language; inputting and editing information; obtaining approvals and signatures.
• Manage data, contract files, workload, and changes by inputting contract documents into CML tool
• Ensure the business is aware of all contract obligations and track deliverables. Update quarterly changes and meet with the business to review and assign tasks/deliverables.
• Monitor the contract process to assure compliance with the organisation's contractual guidelines, satisfaction of customer specifications and adherence to organisation policy.
• Interact with subcontracts as needed and manage and mitigate risk on SLAs.
• Draft and redline standard and non-standard contract documentation, including solicitations, purchasing, teaming, partnering, reselling and other transactional agreements such as SOWs, amendments or change orders.
• Provide input to management concerning contractual rights and obligations specified in Solicitations, Proposals, RFP/RFI's. Recommend appropriate exception strategies for inclusion in proposals or the contract.
• Secure proper approval for non-standard contract clauses or changes in key risk areas. Also ensure conformity and consistency in application of legal and business policies and practices and Approval Matrix items.
• Perform due diligence of contracts.

Selection Criteria

• Degree in a Finance, Business or Legal discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a senior contracts manager or commercial manager role.
• Meet timelines and both internal and external customer requirements.
• An ability to mainly work remotely and operate independently. This is an individual contributor role for the local entity. Ideally you are located in Victoria as you need to be able to attend meetings from time to time in the Melbourne CBD.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to represent the company in complex business negotiations involving multiple parties across multiple countries.
• Detailed knowledge of redlining documents required. In depth knowledge of Solicitations/RFPs and the contracting process.
• In-depth experience in contract and proposal processes.
• In depth experience managing Service Levels and understanding the implications of changes across large and company critical agreements.

In this position, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic, challenging, and professional setting, where you'll continue to expand your expertise.

Robert Half Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on categories protected under local law.

Reference number: 06810-0012975594

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