Commercial Contract Manager

Nokia; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Life insurance for employees

Well-being programs

Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial agreements, collaborating with sales, legal, finance, procurement, and operations to optimize outcomes and minimize risk.

The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide range of contracts (including NDAs, MOUs, EULAs, and amendments) while leveraging CLM and AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, renewals, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts (customer, supplier, partner).
• Ensure terms align with policies, legal requirements, and objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.
• Monitor performance, obligations, milestones, renewals, and amendments.
• Provide commercial guidance during bids, proposals, and sales activities.
• Maintain contract records and reporting in contract management systems.
• Support compliance and continuous improvement of contracting processes.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships to enable contract execution and issue resolution.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

CLM systems

AI-assisted drafting/review

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/related field

JD or paralegal background (nice to have)

Professional contract management certifications (CCCM/CFCM)

Tools

CLM systems

AI-assisted contract tools

Job description

Job Description

The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing risk, and maximizing business value. This role partners closely with sales, legal, finance, procurement, and operational teams to negotiate, review, and manage complex commercial agreements while supporting organizational objectives and customer satisfaction.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, and partner agreements.
• Ensure all contractual terms align with company policies, legal requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.
• Monitor contract performance, obligations, milestones, renewals, and amendments throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide commercial guidance during bid, proposal, and sales activities to optimize outcomes and protect company interests.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting within contract management systems.
• Support compliance initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of contracting processes and governance frameworks.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships to facilitate successful contract execution and issue resolution.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have:

• Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including proposal support, contract drafting, negotiation, award, execution, contract administration, change management, renewals, and closeout activities.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, amendments, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), End User License Agreements (EULAs), and Maintenance & Support Agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks while supporting business objectives.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Program Management, to ensure contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and business priorities are effectively managed.
• Experience utilizing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to manage contract workflows, approvals, documentation, reporting, and governance processes.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted contract review, analysis, and drafting tools to improve efficiency, identify risks, and enhance contract management processes.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or paralegal/legal studies background.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or similar contract management credentials.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond