Senior Contract Manager

Canadian Commercial Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

In-house learning

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) seeks a Senior Contract Manager to oversee the life cycle of complex post‑award contracts between Canadian exporters and foreign buyers. Based in Ottawa with a hybrid work model, you will report to the Manager, Contract Management.

You will manage terms, costs, schedules and performance obligations; lead negotiations; advise exporters on risks; update financials; and represent CCC at external events to support Canada’s international contracting efforts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracting and financial management.
• Knowledge of contract management in domestic and international contexts.
• Knowledge of stakeholder relationship management including business development.
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases.
• Knowledge of governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
• English Essential with fluency in other languages recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manages moderate to high complexity contract lifecycle from award to close, including terms, cost, schedule and performance obligations.
• Provides input to business development on contract structuring.
• Leads meetings with exporters and buyers to support negotiations and issue resolution.
• Advises exporters to support success in pursuits and delivery.
• Updates project financials to track progress and identify risks, and develops mitigation plans.
• Conducts site visits and representing CCC at external events to support delivery and outreach.
• Leads assessment and mitigation of contract risks and issues for complex procurements.
• Performs analysis of contract risks and recommends mitigation approaches.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Office software

Regulations

Multilingual ability

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Job description

Salary Range: $100,589.00 To $115,428.00 Annually

Senior Contract Manager CCC-5 Salary : $100,589 - $115,428

Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below

We have 3 positions available across our Defence Contracting team and our International Prime Contracting team. One of these roles also includes reporting accountabilities with strong Excel/Power BI experience required.

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 Senior Contract Manager is responsible for the life cycle of post award contracts of complex goods and services arrangements between Canadian exporters and foreign government buyers.

What you’ll be doing

• Manages moderate to high complexity contract lifecycle (terms and conditions, cost, schedule, performance obligations) of export contracts from award through to close processes including financial arrangements and managing exporter and buyer issues and relationships
• Provides input to business development on contract structuring based on past practices
• Leads meetings with exporters and buyers in support of negotiations and issue resolution including contract amendments and changes
• Provides input on exporter performance for formal review processes; provides advice, expertise and guidance to exporters to support success in pursuits and delivery
• Updates project-specific financials to track progress and identify risks; develops mitigation plans including invoicing and payment approvals
• Conducts site visits / meetings of exporter facilities and buyer locations to ensure project delivery is on schedule and in compliance with the contract
• Represents CCC at external events such as trade shows and trade development programs – liaises with potential and existing exporters and partner base, including Canadian government representatives, delivers information sessions
• Leads the assessment, analysis, monitoring, and mitigation of contract risks and issues for complex procurements/contracts, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Perform analysis of contract risks and issues on moderately complex transactions and recommends mitigation approaches in accordance with policy and organizational risk thresholds.

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracting and financial management
• Knowledge of contract management practices in a domestic and international context which includes international law and contracting practices
• Knowledge of client /stakeholder relationship management including business development
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• English Essential with fluency in other languages such as, but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, strongly recommended

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.