Overview
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At the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), we are seeking an IT Contract/Commercial Manager for a 14-month fixed term contract to lead and innovate within our IT function.
Key responsibilities
* Manage the Bank's IT vendor portfolio to drive value for money through performance management
* Uplift contract management practices across IT and develop and maintain proactive vendor relationships
* Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver best practice vendor management
* Contribute to the broader leadership team, sharing accountability with other leaders for overall performance of deliverables and outcomes
Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IT vendor management practices
* Extensive knowledge of Information Technology supplier market
* Demonstrated contract management skills, including facilitation of performance management reporting, contract governance and relationship management
* Knowledge of state and/or federal government procurement rules, procurement process, tender preparation and evaluation
* Familiarity with leveraging panel arrangements including supporting negotiation of contract terms within the constraints of panels
* Experience in managing IT vendors at strategic and transactional levels
* Knowledge of contract management with the demonstrated ability to establish and improve governance of technology contracts
* Excellent relationship-building skills to collaborate across departments and peer organisations
* Qualification in Procurement or Contract Management (e.g., Cert IV, Diploma, CIPS, Adv Diploma)
Why work with us
Be More: Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia. We offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports growth, wellbeing and flexibility.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to a fair recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology, Other, and Purchasing
* Industries: Banking
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