Manager, Contract Management

Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on contract management across goods, services, engineering, and construction portfolios supporting operations and projects. Ensure effective contracting strategies that enable uninterrupted production, strong supplier performance, and alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high\u2011performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee major contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and claims management, serving as the primary escalation point and ensuring alignment with business risk tolerance and corporate policies. Collaborate closely with operational leaders to optimize contracting approaches that support operational reliability, cost efficiency, and long\u2011term business needs. Establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, and performance measures to drive contract compliance, risk mitigation, and value generation. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, resolving high\u2011stakes issues and supporting effective, long\u2011term partnerships. Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational and process inefficiencies and implementing best practices and performance\u2011enhancing initiatives across the contract portfolio. Bachelor\u0027s Degree is required in Business Administration, Engineering, Contract Management, Project Management Professional or a related area. Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale contract portfolios. Strong ability to evaluate objectives, assess risks, synthesize complex information, and determine optimal strategic pathways that maximize business value. Deep knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, regulatory requirements, risk management, and project management principles. Proven capability to lead diverse teams, build cross\u2011functional relationships, drive accountability, and manage multiple priorities in dynamic, fast\u2011paced environments with a continuous improvement mindset. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder\u2011engagement skills, supported by high emotional intelligence, business acumen, and organizational awareness to navigate complex environments effectively.