Contract Manager - Ottawa, Canada - CAE

CAE

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Contract Manager reports to the Manager, Contract Management and is responsible for both contract and subcontract management duties related to a large and complex 25-year defence contract.

Working in a matrix organization, the Contract Manager will work directly with the Program Leader and other internal stakeholder, some of the responsibilities include:

Act as an integral member of the program team;
Manage both buyside and sellside activities; liaising with the client's Subcontract Management and the subcontractors' Contract Management teams;
Lead contract negotiations with the client and program subcontractors;
Administer and monitor contract and subcontract performance;
Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Legal Counsel, to provide expert contractual advice, guidance and support to the execution team;
Review all program proposals to client and create/issue flow down RFPs as required;
Ensure all contractual documentation is maintained;
Provide oversight and management of contractual issues arising during program execution;
Identify risk and areas of concern related to the execution of the contract;
Participate in program management reviews;
May provide briefs and presentations to Senior Leadership;
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures;
Some travel may be required <10%
Possession of a University degree in Business Administration or related field of study from a recognized post‐secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
57 years demonstrated experience with government and commercial contract administration.
Working knowledge of government/defence procurement policy and contracting principles.
Knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, closeout and records retention.
Knowledge of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, P.O.'s teaming and other forms of agreements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced work environment while maintaining deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
CAE employees must be able to meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and in certain cases, ITAR requirements.

CAE offers:

- an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
- autonomy within a responsible position with a high visibility
- a supportive, dynamic team and a friendly corporate culture
- excellent career opportunities within an international, growth-oriented company
- the opportunity to travel within Canada or globally
- the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
- the possibility to work from home occasionally
- flexible schedules
- a wide range of services for your health and personal well being, with a company benefits plan, pension and stock purchase plans

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Position Type
Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.