Principal Contracts Manager
WillHire
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Melbourne • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Lead
About the role
- Close liaison with GTM Legal attorneys supporting all AU Public Sector contracting, compliance and contract administration;
- Create and manage the Workday’s systems and processes needed to track, monitor, comply and demonstrate compliance with its contractual obligations to public sector customers, in Federal, State and Territory government, including higher education customers using government frameworks.
- Work with the legal and deal management team, to maintain an oversight of contract amendments and renewals.
- Operational management of Workday’s engagement with collaborative buying organisations in the different tiers of public sector in AU including the Digital Transformation Agency.
- Ensure compliance with any contractual obligations associated with the relevant government framework contracts, including maintaining an overview of our IRAP assessments and SOCI requirements applicable to Workday.
- Lead on the identification of new frameworks or refreshed/ newer versions of existing frameworks, and support decisions on the route to markets for the public sector.
- Support, and when necessary,lead on the structure and content for bid responses.
- Work with Workday’s Corporate Affairs team to maintain an awareness of emerging Public Sector Procurement Policies, evaluate new opportunities; public sector procurement policies and leading work to ensure that Workday is able to comply with these by coordinating with relevant internal functions to establish new compliance and/or reporting processes.
- Manage the execution of contracts, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
- Address contract performance issues and escalate as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in contract management.
Requirements
- 12+ years’ experience in a contracts management/ administration function (including drafting and negotiation) in a corporate environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- AUS Public Sector experience necessary.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with program management of RFXs and compliance with Government requirements.
- Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities with a positive attitude.
- Ability to assess a situation quickly and escalate as needed.
- Proficiency with office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with contracts management software and CRM.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and departments within a company.
- Ability to maintain professional composure under high-pressure, often contentious, interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- High energy and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- General understanding of contractual relationships and the use of different contract types.
Benefits
- Flex Work that allows you to balance in-person and remote work
- Support for personal growth and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contracts managementcontract administrationdraftingnegotiationprogram managementcompliancecontract management softwareCRMcontractual relationshipscontract types
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationmulti-taskingorganizational skillsproblem assessmentprofessional composureflexibilityattention to detailpositive attitudestakeholder communication