Principal Contracts Manager

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About the Team

About the Role

Contract management and administration

• Close liaison with GTM Legal attorneyssupporting all AU Public Sector customer contracting compliance and contract administration;

• Create and manage the Workdays systems and processes needed to track monitor comply and demonstrate compliance with its contractual obligations to public sector customers in Federal State and Territory government including higher education customers using government frameworks.

• Work with the legal and deal management team to maintain an oversight of customer contract amendments and renewals.

• Operational management of Workdays engagement with collaborative buying organisations in the different tiers of public sector in AU including the Digital Transformation Agency.

• Ensure compliance with any contractual obligations associated with the relevant government framework contracts including maintaining an overview of our IRAP assessments and SOCI requirements applicable to Workday.

• Lead on the identification of new frameworks or refreshed/ newer versions of existing frameworks and support decisions on the route to markets for the public sector. Support and when necessary lead on the structure and content for bid responses.

• Work with Workdays Corporate Affairs team to maintain an awareness of emerging Public Sector Procurement Policies evaluate new opportunities; public sector procurement policies and leading work to ensure that Workday is able to comply with these by coordinating with relevant internal functions to establish new compliance and/or reporting processes.

• Manage the execution of contracts ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.

• Address contract performance issues and escalate as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and procedures.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in contract management.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 12 years experience in a contracts management/ administration function (including drafting and negotiation) in a corporate environment.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• AUS Public Sector experience necessary.

Other Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with program management of RFXs and compliance with Government requirements.

• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities with a positive attitude.

• Ability to assess a situation quickly and escalate as needed.

• Proficiency with office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Experience with contracts management software and CRM.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and departments within a company.

• Ability to maintain professional composure under high-pressure often contentious interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

• High energy and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• General understanding of contractual relationships and the use of different contract types.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work were combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections maintain a strong community and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways so rather than a number of required days in-office each week we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers prospects and partners (depending on role). This means youll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business team and personal needs while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote home office roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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