Manager, Contract Management (Procurement)

Canadian Commercial Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

In-house learning and development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Manager, Contract Management (Procurement) to lead a team of contract professionals in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on complex contracting, risk management, and cross‑functional coordination across domestic and international projects.

The ideal candidate brings post‑secondary education in commerce or business administration and at least 8 years of relevant experience in contracting and financial management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration is required.
• Minimum 8 years of contracting and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of contract management practices domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into departmental budget and operational plans.
• Lead development of core operational team plan.
• Oversee contract management portfolios and mentor staff.
• Support policy and procedure development and risk management.
• Represent CCC in negotiations and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

People management

Policy development

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Job description

Manager, Contract Management (Procurement)

004432 Ottawa, ON, CA 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1228

Salary Range: $134,561.00 To $154,413.00 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

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, defense 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide input into departmental budget and operational / business plans
• Lead the development of core operational team plan
• Track and report on results against plan, including presentations and written documents
• Provide input into policy and procedures development
• Participate in CCC various internal committees
• Support workforce planning – identification and gap analysis of skills and competencies and resourcing requirements
• Responsible for formal performance management processes including identification of learning and training requirements
• Provide day-to-day oversight of a team of contract management professionals including delegation of files and review of work, mentoring and coaching, resolution of escalated issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert to team members on complex contracting and related financial management, risk management and business development
• Serve as a subject matter expert to colleagues across the organization on complex contracting and related financial management
• Serve as a subject matter expert to exporters and buyers to support resolution of complex contracting issues
• Serve as CCC’s representative at exporter/buyer negotiations to provide technical expertise to the parties
• Lead pipeline opportunity development through identification and assessment of potential opportunities for both exporters and international buyers including promoting CCC’s programs and services
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to enable business development including Canadian governments, business and industry representatives, companies and international stakeholders
• Provides senior level advice and oversight on contract risk and issue matters across a portfolio of projects, resolving non‑standard or sensitive risk issues and influencing contracting strategies. Escalates and informs Senior Management as required.

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, skills, and experience in people 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 unit as well as the broader CCC, departments, and business lines
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Knowledge of CCC Policy Suite and related procedures and instructions

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.

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