Contract Manager

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Job Description
Location: Melbourne or Sydney (Hybrid)
In this position, you’ll be based in Melbourne, Yarra Falls or Sydney office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
Join our team as a Contracts Manager, a role designed for those who thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment. In this position, you will manage and oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, ensuring strict adherence to company policies. Your expertise will be key in leading contract negotiations for both existing client renewals and new business opportunities.
A role you will love
As a Contracts Manager you will be reporting to the Head of Business Enablement, you will play a vital role in implementing best practices and processes in contract management. This role demands collaboration and involvement with essential internal stakeholders, including Legal, Risk and Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology (including Information Security), and Issuer Services. Together, we aim to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients and our organisation. If you are passionate about driving efficiency and effectiveness in contract management, we would love to hear from you!
Embrace this opportunity to grow with us and help shape the future of our business!
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Drive efficiencies and enhance outcomes to ensure that contracts are not only financially viable but also maximize profitability while reducing costs to serve Foster strong partnerships with senior management and business development teams to guarantee that contract terms align with Computershare’s strategic operational and financial goals Strongly support the implementation of a new contracts platform where all client contracts will be managed and maintained Work closely with business teams and Finance to deliver comprehensive client contract reporting, empowering informed decision-making to support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting activities Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners, facilitating effective collaboration and communication throughout the contract lifecycle Proactive involvement in reviewing RFP/RFI documents, including any contracts supplied with the RFP/RFI (from clients and prospects) Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in contracts and procurement management, ensuring that your knowledge is current and applied to enhance the company's contract management practices
What will you bring to the role?
Experience in Contract Management, including negotiation and renewal of external client contracts Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, able to influence outcomes and effectively present information to diverse audiences Proficiency in category management and advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Broad understanding of the financial services industry Ability to support small to medium continuous improvement projects Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in mathematical concepts including discounts, and interest
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.
About Us
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About The Team
Since 1978, we’ve been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we’re now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.