Global engineering technology contractor requires a Senior Commercial Contracts Manager. Applicants need experience across the commercial contract lifecycle, and a background within; aerospace, construction, defence, engineering or transportation projects would suit.
The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager will work closely alongside Commercial Management colleagues, legal, engineering and project management to develop and execute full lifecycle commercial strategies in a project/programme delivery setting. The role has 3-4 direct reports.
Working on transportation bids and programmes in the region of 10'sM - 100'sM, the Senior Commercial Contracts Manager will work closely with customers during the bids and tender stage.
Specific duties of the Senior Commercial Contracts Manager include:
- Lead customer through the bididng process, from a T&C perspective
- Develop commercial contract management strategies
- Relationship management - colleagues, stakeholders, customers - own senior relationships
- Mitigate commercial risk and ensure governance in bid and contract activities
- In-life change and contract management activities
- Post-signature contract management activities - compensation events, variations, claims, disputes
- Guide and advise stakeholders in regards to T&Cs.
- Commercial negotiations with customers and ensure flow-down of T&Cs
Senior Commercial Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Commercial Contract Management experience across the entire lifecycle - from bids, negotiation, in-life management, variations, claims, disputes etc.
- Experienced in a project, or programme delivery environment
- Aerospace, Construction, Defence, Engineering or Transportation industry experience would suit
- Experience of customer relationship management
- Degree or industry recognised qualification in Contract Management - WorldCC, IACCM, CCMP