Senior Export Contract Manager

Akkodis; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Export Contract Manager to lead contract delivery in complex international environments. This dynamic role offers hybrid working, allowing for flexibility while ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and relationship management skills, with a proven track record in contract execution and bid submissions. Embrace the opportunity to work within a multinational organization, where your contributions will significantly impact strategic initiatives and foster cross-cultural cooperation.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading contract delivery in international environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Prepare and authorise bid submissions, collaborating with various functions.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Relationship Management

Strategic Communication

Contract Delivery

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Senior Export Contract Manager required for a multi-national defence company based in Stevenage (Bristol may be considered).

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. Leadership, influencing, and relationship management skills to establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
2. Ability to define, communicate, and implement strategic intent, with experience operating in complex political environments.
3. Experience leading contract delivery in both bid and execution phases, ideally within an international environment.
4. High degree of self-motivation and drive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an open, confident, and clear leadership style.
6. Experience in people management and leading internal and external stakeholder relationships.
7. Willingness to travel internationally and embrace different cultures.
8. Experience in preparing and authorising bid submissions, preferably with exposure as Business Bid Authority.
9. Experience working in large, complex, multinational organisations, collaborating with functions such as finance, legal, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping, engineering, and corporate compliance.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provides various international solutions connecting clients to top talent worldwide. For roles based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd collaborates with its licensed Swiss partner, Accurity GmbH, to ensure compliance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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