Lead Contract Manager

Socket.dev; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Pension

EFAP

L&D

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation in Ottawa, ON, seeks a Lead Contract Manager to oversee CCC’s most complex export contracts in partnership with exporters and buyers. You’ll manage the contract lifecycle from award through close‑out, including terms, costs, schedules and complex financial arrangements, and will coordinate risk assessment and reporting.

Reporting to the Manager, Contract Management, you’ll lead negotiations, advise on contract structuring, supervise exporter performance, maintain

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration is required.
• Experience with contract management in domestic and international contexts is essential.
• Knowledge of project management and stakeholder relations is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex contract lifecycle from award to close-out including terms, cost and schedule.
• Lead negotiations and contract amendments with exporters and buyers.
• Provide input on exporter performance for formal reviews and mitigation planning.
• Update project financials to track progress and identify risks.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Job description

Lead Contract Manager CCC-6 Salary: $117,198 - $134,487

Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below

We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission

The Canadian Commercial Corporation is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.

Reporting to the Manager, Contract Management, the Lead Contract Manager is responsible for oversight of CCC’s most complex contracts and procurement related to goods, services, construction and infrastructure projects in partnership with Canadian exporters.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage complex and highly specialized contract lifecycle (terms and conditions, cost, schedule) of export contracts from award through to close-out including complex financial arrangements and managing exporter and buyer issues and relationships
• Participate with pursuit team and provide input to business development on contract structuring based on past practices
• Lead meetings with exporters and buyers in support of negotiations and issue resolution including contract amendments
• Provide input on exporter performance for formal review processes; provide advice, expertise and guidance to exporters to support success in pursuits and delivery
• Update project-specific financials to track progress and identify risks; develop mitigation plans
• Complete contract monitoring and status reporting and other reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of certification requirement documentation, permits and licensing for suppliers and notices to government departments
• Conduct site visits / meetings and program reviews to ensure project performance is in accordance with the contract.
• Represent CCC at external events such as trade shows and trade development programs – liaise with potential and existing exporter and partner base, including Canadian government representatives, deliver information sessions
• Participates in the assessment, analysis, and development of initial pursuit Risk identification and then leads the mitigation of the contract risks and issues post award, for high‑value or high‑complexity procurements/contracts, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and management.

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in contracting and financial management
• Knowledge of contract management practices in a domestic and international context which includes international law, contracting practices, financial management
• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in partnership and stakeholder relations
• Knowledge of client /stakeholder relationship management including business development
• English Essential, bilingualism preferred

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit program
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellness Allowances
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Free onsite fitness center

Check out Life at CCC for more!

Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.

CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.