Lead Contract Manager

Canadian Commercial Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive & transparent compensation

EFAP

In-house learning and development

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation is seeking a Lead Contract Manager to oversee complex export contracts from award through close-out. You will manage terms, costs, schedules and risks, negotiating with exporters and buyers, and guiding mitigation strategies.

Reporting to the Contract Management Manager, you will track financials, prepare reports, and support certification and licensing activities for suppliers. This role requires strong contract, finance and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contracting and financial management.
• Knowledge of domestic and international contract management practices.
• Knowledge of project management and stakeholder relations.
• Experience with export contracts and related compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex contracts from award to close-out, including terms, costs and schedules.
• Lead negotiations with exporters and buyers and manage contract amendments.
• Provide guidance on risk identification and mitigation for high‑value procurements.
• Maintain project financials, prepare status reports, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Support certification, permits and licensing for suppliers as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Job description

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

Salary Range: $117,198.00 To $134,487.00 Annually

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

TheCanadian 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

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities

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.

Attachments (1)