Job Overview
* The Contract Manager plays a pivotal role in driving commercial/contracts management and oversight across the AIR**** Pilot Training System (PTS) Program.
* This position supports the achievement of business objectives through effective contract management, sound commercial judgement/advice, and successful program delivery.
About the Role
The Contract Manager is responsible for managing the AIR**** PTS and related Contracts, providing commercial/contractual advice and guidance, supporting proposal/survey & quote development, leading customer engagement, and coordinating internal stakeholder input and approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure commercial oversight and governance across the AIR**** PTS Program, aligning contractual obligations with business policies and objectives.
* Lead contract performance management, including negotiation, change control, and development of commercial solutions to improve delivery, manage risk, and optimise revenue.
* Support program stability and growth by identifying new business opportunities, efficiencies, and value-add services in collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Cultivate close working relationships with internal teams, including Supply Chain, Finance, Business Operations, and Export/Import to ensure consistent and compliant commercial, financial, and contractual arrangements across the program.
* Evaluate contractual strategies to reduce business risk and increase revenue.
* Partner with the Program Manager to build strong customer relationships, shape contractual strategies, and drive commercial outcomes that enhance program delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Contribute to commercial solutions to improve delivery performance, reduce costs, address performance issues, and increase business revenues.
* Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure Program commercial arrangements are back-to-back and consistent with the head contract.