APAC C&N Leader

Job Description

The Contract Manager is a direct client-facing role responsible for both pre-award contract negotiations and post-award contract management. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to ensure contractual obligations are met while optimizing business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead pre-award contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance. Manage post-award contract execution, including tracking deliverables, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, and operations, to drive contract efficiencies. Interpret complex contract terms and conditions and provide guidance to internal stakeholders. Monitor contract performance and proactively address potential issues. Maintain accurate records of contract correspondence, amendments, and renewals. Lead and mentor a team, aligning individual contributions with organizational strategy. Support squad leadership initiatives and drive engagement across teams. Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field. 15+ years of experience in contract management, negotiation, and administration. Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. Proven ability to manage complex contracts and vendor agreements. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a shared services or enterprise enablement environment is a plus. Preferred technical and professional experience Certification in contract management (e.g., IACCM, CPCM, or equivalent). Experience in managing IT or technology-related contracts. Familiarity with IBM’s contract frameworks and enterprise solutions.