Manager, Contract Management

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Commercial Corporation is seeking a Manager of Contract Management to oversee US Department of Defence contracts. The role involves strategic leadership, compliance management, and stakeholder collaboration within a hybrid working environment in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in defence contracting and have a strong background in financial and operational oversight.

Benefits

Competitive & transparent compensation package

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

In-house learning and development opportunities

Health and Wellness Allowances

Free onsite fitness center

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in contracting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international contract management practices.
• Experience in establishing plans, policies, and processes for evaluation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Contract Managers focusing on US Department of Defence contracts.
• Ensure contract compliance, efficiency and strategic alignment of the defence contract portfolio.
• Provide operational support and mentorship to team members in complex contracting.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Operational Planning

Bilingualism (English & French)

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Job description

Manager, Contract Management (US Defence Contracts) CCC-7 Salary : $132,247-$151,757

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.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Contract Management to lead a team of Contract Managers that specialize in US Department of Defence (DoD) contracts. This pivotal role will drive the strategic oversight and execution of our defence contract portfolio, ensuring contract compliance, efficiency and alignment with our broader program objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing defence contracts, ideally with the US DoD and have a deep understanding of defence procurement.

What you’ll be doing

OperationalPlanningand Reporting

• Provideinputintodepartmentalbudgetandoperational / businessplans
• Track andreport onresultsagainstplan,includingpresentationsandwritten documents
• Provideinputintopolicyandproceduresdevelopment

People Management

• Provideday-to-dayoversightofateamofcontractmanagementprofessionalsincluding delegation of files and review of work, mentoring and coaching, resolution of escalated issues
• Serveasasubjectmatterexperttoteammembersoncomplexcontractingandrelated financial management, risk management and business development

ServiceDeliveryandStakeholderRelationship Management

• Serve asasubjectmatterexperttocolleaguesacrosstheorganizationoncomplex contracting and related financial management
• Serveasasubjectmatterexperttoexportersandbuyerstosupportresolutionof complex contracting issues
• Serve asCCC’srepresentativeatexporter / buyernegotiationstoprovidetechnical expertise to the parties
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to enable business development including Canadian governments, business and industry representatives, companies and international stakeholders

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Completionofapost-secondaryeducationincommerceorbusinessadministration
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in contracting and financial management
• Knowledge in program, operational and financial planning
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in establishing and developing plans, services, programs, policies, and processes including evaluation and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of contract management practices in a domestic and international context which includes international law and contracting practices
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in partnership and stakeholder relations management including business development
• Knowledge of relevant economic, political, legal, cultural, and social contexts of partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Bilingualism in both Official Languages is imperative (B-B-B)

What we will offer you

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