Contract Performance Manager Defence

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UGL has a strategic partnership with the Department of Defence across the Defence Fuels Network for Fuels Management, Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance. We are recruiting an experienced Contract Performance Manager to join our business in what is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in Australia's Defence environment and support national security requirements of the Nation.

The Opportunity

The Contract Performance Manager is responsible for the implementation, management and oversight of the Defence Fuel Network Contract (FNC) Contractual performance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the oversight, implementation and ongoing management of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) and associated reporting systems for the Contract. Development and integration of best practice metrics and data analysis methods that embed transparent and data driven decision making within the contracts reporting cycles. Provide overall management and Contract Status Accounting for Contract Data. Lead and support the Cost Control team in control and management of the DFN MCC Contract. Prepare Contract budgets and forecasts for the required Contract Status Reports and Annual Business Plan cycles (ABP). Manage the establishment of the cost reporting and estimating capabilities on the Project, as well as accurate and timely cost and time forecasting and reporting. Actively look for opportunities to engineer improvement in cost management. Liaise with Defence finance personnel in the management of the contracts budget. Support the establishment of pricing for new scope items and organic growth opportunities that are to be amended to the Contract. Ensure Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivables (cash) are managed effectively in line with policy and contractual payment terms across the Contract. Work internally and with Defence Finance to ensure all applicable costs and commitments are effectively recovered within the requirements of the Contract. Ensure the Contract's financial performance is within approved and agreed targets.

Ideal attributes

The following attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

Contract Management background in a similar position; Defence experience is desirable. SAP (finance and PM modules) software experience is desirable. Experience in Power BI and Microsoft suite of tools is essential. Must hold Australian Citizenship to obtain NV1 Security Clearance.

Next Steps

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Flexible work options, discounts with major retailers, private health insurance offers, wellness programs and discounts, leadership & mentoring programs, education assistance, salary continuance insurance, and Novated car leasing. 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave. Over 9,000 employees with 20,000+ development activities annually.

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Discipline

Contracts Manager

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time