Contracts Manager - Operations at AirTrunk

Minato, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Dispute Resolution, Vendor Management, Contract Administration, Cost Management, Process Development, Tender Evaluation, Stakeholder Management, Facility Management Contracts, Commercial Aspects, Contract Drafting, Performance Management, Claims Review, Process Streamlining, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground. A Snapshot As the Contracts Manager based in our Japan HQ in Roppongi Hills, you will report to the Associate Director, Contract Operations and work closely with various teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region, making your mark in a number of ways: The role is responsible for the management of contracts within Property Operations covering Kanto, Kansai, and future regions throughout Japan. Your Day to Day Negotiating contracts at the highest levels of the business across throughout, including the development and management of all contractual documentation Providing leadership, guidance, and advice to support the Data Centre Operations teams in all aspects of commercial and contract issues across the entire lifecycle of our data centres Ongoing management of vendors including contract variations, quarterly and monthly vendor reviews, performance management and dispute resolution Contract administration across AirTrunk data centres throughout Japan Review claims including payment claims, invoices, variations, time-related claims and the like Cost management and cost reporting across all active contracts and services Develop and manage effective and streamlined processes and procedures and develop metrics quantifying performance across all data centres Assist with innovations, initiatives and continuous improvements aimed at increasing time and cost efficiencies of our data centre operations Develop and review tender packages including building scope of works, bid templates, tender evaluations, reviews, and recommendations Concurrently manage multiple projects including preparation of support for new data centre capacity and capital improvement projects associated with our existing data centres Travel to data centre sites domestic and internationally as required Requirements Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent commercial business experience Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) Extensive contract management experience at a senior level with responsibility for commercial aspects, including contract preparation, negotiation and administration and dispute resolution. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience managing Facility Management contracts Previous Data Centre experience desirable but not essential The AirTrunk Culture Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential. The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive. Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale. **To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for managing property operations contracts across Japan, involving high-level negotiation of contracts and development of all contractual documentation. The manager will also provide guidance to Data Centre Operations teams on commercial and contract issues throughout the data center lifecycle.