Senior Contract Manager (PROJ-4765)

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in high value, complex procurement and contract activities that strengthen ASD Protective Security
• Engage, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders; respond to complex to very complex enquiries relating to procurement and take the initiative to identify alternative courses of action to ensure resolution where required. 
• Use experience to deliver procurement related documentation including tender documentation, schedule, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other documentation as required. 
• Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations, and commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management. 
• Assist in financial management, including purchase order processing, forecasting and tracking of project expenditure. 
• Take the initiative to identify impacts of changes to relevant Commonwealth procurement policies and recommend potential improvements to procurement practices. 
• Monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against the contract and contribute to appropriate action. 

Essential criteria

• Stakeholder relationship management - level 5: Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables. Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders. Acts as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Provides informed feedback to assess and promote understanding. Facilitates business decision-making processes. Captures and disseminates technical and business information.
• Minimum of 5 year's experience in contract management.
• Degree in business or other procurement related field