Senior Contract Manager
Core
Lead contract management function and oversee a direct report (Contract Manager) for Defense, Air Management, and R&D portfolios in Southeast Asia, ensuring lifecycle delivery, risk governance, and commercial compliance.
Role type
Senior IC contract manager with people management responsibilities
Builds
Contractual agreements, risk mitigation strategies, and governance frameworks for aerospace, defense, and digital security projects
Domain
Aerospace, Defense & Security, Digital Identity, Cybersecurity
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, negotiation strategy, risk assessment, third-party screening, compliance analysis, stakeholder management, team leadership, financial exposure assessment, claim preparation, subcontractor coordination
Preferred skills
Advanced academic background in Law/Contract Management, international legal context experience, coaching and mentoring, cross-cultural awareness, travel readiness
Technologies
Contract management platforms, data exchange platforms, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Own contract lifecycle delivery, lead negotiation strategy, manage contract risks, manage the Contract Manager (prioritization, coaching, quality review), maintain auditable documentation, draft and negotiate contracts, contribute to risk reviews, establish contractual baselines, anticipate deviations, coordinate with Litigation Department, handle subcontractor contractual aspects, provide strategic contractual advice, support compliance processes (third-party screenings, GDPR, Antitrust)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
