Senior Contract Manager

PRE SALES * Be the main contractual interface to internal and external customers. * Prepare and approve contract documents for legal review or support preparation of contractual documents depending on the complexity of the deal.* Review understand and manage customer contract(s). * Support the bid team to work within the requirements terms and conditions of the contract to meet contractual obligations and commitments- both on behalf of SITA and the client. * Support the resolution of issues linked to contractual / process issues. Help identify assess and manage contractual risk as part of the bid team. POST SALES * To be the subject manager expert for each contract under their responsibility. * Help identify assess manage and resolve contractual risk as part of the project team. * Identify and document potential contractual breaches / exceptions by either SITA or the client and address with the project team to mitigate risk. * Assist project teams account teams billing and relevant parties to support correct invoices for all services Key link to Billing & Finance to produce ad hoc one off invoices via billing process. * Lead the project team to work within the requirements terms and conditions of the contract to meet contractual obligations and commitments - both on behalf of SITA and the client. * Lead responses to change notices with impact on cost and time and terms and conditions. * Lead the negotiation of changes and disputes and keep contract documentation up-to-date as a result.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications EXPERIENCE * Proven experience in leading contract negotiation and execution in a Telecommunication or IT company in an international context. * Legal back ground is welcome but is not compulsory. * Ability to clearly explain legal concepts and to firmly protect SITA contractual interests. * Strong experience in performing contract review and risk assessment * Extensive experience in managing structuring positioning and negotiating complex contracts. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS PROFESSION COMPETENCIES Accuracy and Attention to Detail Commercial Acumen Contracts Management & Administration Contracts Review Cross-team integration Managing Risk Negotiating Networking Partnering for Clients' Success RFP experience Sales Closing and Agreements Technical Writing/Documentation