Are you a skilled contract manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We are seeking a talented individual to join our team and take on the exciting role of Contract Manager.Key Accountabilities:
- Manage contract stakeholder expectations by understanding their needs and setting ICT contract stakeholder expectations for contract performance objectives.
- Ensure compliance of ICT contract solutions with EPA technology policies, procedures, standards, and security practices.
- Execute ICT contract management plans to achieve contract performance objectives and proactively manage variances.
- Plan, direct, monitor, and report ICT contract management activities to ensure successful ICT contract delivery.
- Manage risk and uncertainty to realize optimum ICT contract objectives.
- Proactively communicate attainment and variances of ICT contract objectives to stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to identify and minimize risk and maximize value from contracts.
- Prepare and lead negotiations for contract variations, renewals, and claims/disputes to deliver better procurement outcomes.
- Deliver high-quality contract management services to build overall effectiveness of the function.
- Ensuring the highest levels of probity in developing and managing contracts given the significant value and public accountability requirements.
- Proactively addressing commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical, and supply chain risks associated with contracts.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience in contract management.
- Experience in commercial contracts, particularly ICT contract management in a wide geographic area.
- Experience in managing and negotiating with commercial vendors.
- Proven experience in successfully managing multiple ICT contracts and suppliers.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Proven engagement, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of procurement policies and financial delegations.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.