Contract Manager

Almaviva Brazil; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian ICT company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract lifecycles and ensure compliance with EU regulations. This role requires a master’s degree and at least ten years of experience in contract management within banking or IT. The candidate must possess strong negotiation skills and a strong command of English. The position is based in Milan or Rome with frequent travel across Europe.

Servizi

Flexible and dynamic working environment

Hybrid work model

Competenze

• At least ten years’ proven experience in contract management or procurement.
• Knowledge of mobile application development and SDK integration lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of IT security and regulatory compliance.

Mansioni

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle from procurement to closure.
• Draft and negotiate contracts covering mobile and SDK development.
• Ensure compliance with PSD2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.

Conoscenze

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Vendor governance

Excellent English (C1)

Formazione

Master’s degree in law, economics, business administration, engineering, or related field

Strumenti

Contract Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. SAP Ariba)

Descrizione del lavoro

Almaviva Group is a leading Italian company in the Information & Communication Technology sector, supporting enterprises in their digital transformation journeys. With strong Italian roots and a global mindset, Almaviva has built an international network that combines diverse cultures, expertise, and experiences.

Posizione

You will join our team as a Contract Manager and have the opportunity to work on strategic framework agreements, making a real impact on the results we will achieve together.

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contracts, ensuring compliance with EU procurement regulations, banking standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks. You will work closely with colleagues from Legal Services, Procurement, Information Systems, Risk Management, and Business Areas, as well as with external stakeholders and technology providers.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include the following activities:

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from procurement and contract award to implementation, monitoring, and closure.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts covering mobile application and SDK development, maintenance, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure alignment of contractual arrangements with PSD2, GDPR, EBA guidelines, DORA and banking standards.
• Conduct vendor governance, monitor performance, manage change requests, and resolve contractual disputes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Provide regular progress reports and risk assessments to senior management and relevant governance bodies.
• Support compliance audits and contribute to procurement documentation and evaluations.

Requisiti

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in law, economics, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• At least ten years’ proven experience in contract management or procurement in the banking, financial services, fintech, and ICT sectors.
• Knowledge of mobile application development and SDK integration lifecycles, with particular focus on digital payments.
• Strong understanding of contractual aspects of IT security and regulatory compliance (e.g. authentication, encryption, data protection).
• Familiarity with EU procurement frameworks and public contract management.
• Excellent command of English (C1 level), both written and spoken.
• Certifications in Contract Management (IACCM/WorldCC), Procurement (CIPS), or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2).
• Knowledge of additional EU languages.
• Experience in international or European institutions or large-scale multi-vendor projects.
• Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. SAP Ariba).

Altre informazioni

Location: Milan or Rome. The role involves frequent travel within Europe.

We offer a flexible and dynamic working environment based on a hybrid model that promotes trust, collaboration, autonomy, and a strong results-oriented mindset.