Contract Manager

at  TransLink

MARKETING STATEMENT

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region’s world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you’ll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Contributes to contract strategies; supports negotiation of complex, high risk, major contracts and leads subsequent management and delivery of successful contracts.
Develops and implements Contract Management Plans to ensure all aspects of assigned contracts are met; establishes of key requirements, measures and protocols to mitigate risks and reports on any concerns to the Management.
Manages all commercial activities related to assigned contracts to ensure consistency with contract terms and conditions. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work schedules are appropriately coordinated thereby minimizing service and project interruptions.
Engages with key stakeholders to ensure adherence and compliance with the terms of the contract(s). Evaluates and recommends contracts amendments to ensure effectiveness of contractual change management and reviews financial implications. Audits contract invoices; prepares documentation for contract closeout and ensures all the documentation is processed and filed.
Participates in progress review meetings on a regular basis with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Leads supplier’s performance management by monitoring suppliers’ performance to ensure services are being delivered within the terms and conditions of established contracts and consolidates Supplier Performance Evaluation Plan towards supplier compliance with performance requirements.
Assists in developing and implementing contract management procedures and processes to ensure compliance with TransLink’s policies and audits. Develops and implements claim avoidance and mitigation strategy to support any claims that may arise within contracts; drafts and/or reviews letters regarding commercial/contractual matters.
Supervises staff, providing support for hiring, training and development, coaching, and all other people management tasks, as directed by the reporting Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for the role are acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field plus seven (7) years of progressive experience in contract / commercial and / or category management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques related to contract management, commercial management with strong working knowledge of private and public sector best practices in contract management cycle from planning to implementation.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate in and/or lead cross-functional, cross-entity teams with strong ability to exercise diplomacy and tact and to build consensus.
Strong skills in creatively structuring commercial solicitations and relationship designs to meet the diverse organization needs and market conditions.
Advanced written and oral communication skills, including strong ability to negotiate, facilitate and deliver presentations.
Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring and management ability.
Solid planning, organization, and time management skills.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Develops and implements Contract Management Plans and establishes of key requirements, measures and protocols to mitigate risks and reports on any concerns to the Management. Manages all commercial activities related to assigned contracts to ensure consistency with contracts’ terms and conditions.