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About Your Role: Senior Contract Manager
You'll play a pivotal role in optimising Thales' contract co-ordination and management as a Senior Contract Manager.
Your expertise will assist to safeguard Thales' commercial position, ensuring program success and championing business growth by managing the contractual relationship between Thales and its customers, partners and subcontractors.
* Managing customer relationships and contracts within the Above Water Systems portfolio.
* SUPPORTING bids and projects with contract administration.
* Analyzing and reviewing customer non-technical requirements.
* Developing comprehensive knowledge of technical requirements and associated priorities.
* Supporting the Capture/Bid team in identifying contractual requirements.
* Ensuring contractual obligations are completed, managing changes and disagreements.
* Sharing expertise in Contract/Commercial Management principles.
* Supporting awareness and training of stakeholders in Contract Management.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Project Management, or Engineering.
* Knowledge of ASDEFCON procurement and contract suite.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Business, commercial, and regulatory knowledge.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications.
* Experience in contract management, legal, commercial, or project management.
* A successful track record in providing contract support for project success.
* Customer-oriented with strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
* Leadership experience and risk/opportunity management expertise.
Desirable:
* Experience in Maritime Sustainment.
* ISO44001 and/or collaborative contracting experience.
Benefits at Thales:
* Competitive remuneration package.
* ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.
* Fitness Passport Discount.
* Employee discounts with affiliates.
* Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
* Novated Lease options.
* Family support through partnership with Parents at Work.
* Sonder – Care & Support Partner.