Sydney Metro Contract Manager
Core
Lead pre- and post-award contract activities for complex datacenter construction projects, driving sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier performance to deliver Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Contract Manager (Construction/Infrastructure)
Builds
Core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business
Domain
Construction & Engineering Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, RFP management, supply chain risk management, claims assessment, stakeholder influence, commercial strategy, contract administration, dispute resolution, supplier account management
Preferred skills
Experience with Lump Sum/GMP/ECI models, knowledge of Microsoft contracting systems (LCE, Ariba, Icertis), coaching on negotiation best practices
Technologies
LCE, Ariba, Icertis, Compass
Responsibilities
Lead project-specific contracting strategies and define procurement approaches; Own end-to-end RFP and contracting processes; Draft, review, and issue contracts; Administer contracts across the full lifecycle; Lead commercial assessment of claims and disputes; Operate as senior contracts point of contact across cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC