Senior Contract Manager

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Robert Walters Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

My client are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with expertise in IT and a strong legal background to join our team on a 6-month contract. This role will be instrumental in managing complex commercial arrangements, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Commercial Strategy & Management: Develop and implement commercial strategies that align with organizational objectives, particularly within the IT space.
  • Contract Negotiation & Management: Lead negotiations for high-value contracts, including vendor agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and technology partnerships. Ensure contracts are legally sound and commercially viable.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT projects and commercial arrangements. Provide expert advice on legal implications and compliance requirements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (legal, IT, finance) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of commercial initiatives. Build strong relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Legal Advisory: Provide guidance on legal matters related to IT procurement, intellectual property rights, data privacy, cybersecurity regulations, and other relevant areas.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track the performance of commercial agreements to ensure deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets. Recommend improvements where necessary.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed reports for senior leadership on commercial activities, risks, opportunities, and outcomes.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in commercial management roles, ideally within the IT sector or healthcare industry.
  • Legal Expertise: Strong background in law (e.g., LLB or equivalent qualification). Experience in contract law, IT law, or corporate law is desirable.
  • Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with IT systems, software procurement processes, cloud services agreements, and emerging technologies such as AI or telehealth platforms.
  • Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex contracts with multiple stakeholders.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess risks and opportunities from both legal and commercial perspectives.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with technical teams, legal advisors, executives, and external partners.
  • Education: Degree in Law or Business Administration; additional qualifications in IT or project management will be advantageous.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Conor Byrne on for a confidential discussion.

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