Contract Manager

We are searching for two IT Contract Managers to our Procurement team. You will be key in our efforts to manage risk and regulatory requirements in relation to 3rd party suppliers and conducting renegotiations.

[xxxxx] is transforming into a leading fintech integrator for Danish banks by strengthening our product offering and transforming the technology estate.

A central part of this journey is [xxxxx]’s tech transformation where contracts with 3rd party IT suppliers will be a natural and continuous part of the operating model.

To support [xxxxx]’s strategic aspirations, the Procurement team is in the process of ramping up with two IT Contract Managers to create a best-in-class process for conducting renegotiations and managing the legal and sector requirements being posed on the financial sector.

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for conducting renegotiations, securing the compliance and reporting agenda linked specifically to NIS2 and DORA regulation. You will also support our procurement partners in larger procurement projects, ensuring the best possible contractual and commercial terms as well as ensuring implementation and ongoing contract management.

Close cooperation and task management with contract owners and supporting colleagues within architecture, IT security, Compliance and Legal will also be part of the job.

If you have an educational background as business lawyer, experience from either the financial sector or an organization purchasing IT – and live and breathe for interaction with suppliers and an equal interest in securing the contractual compliance, this role is for you.

Primary task and responsibilities include:

• Renegotiation and prolongation of contracts
• Fulfillment of legal and sector requirements and associated reporting
• Participation in major procurement projects assuming the role of contractual specialist
• Resolve disputes concerning rights and obligations and commercial terms in a first line capacity
• Provide a contractual understanding and commercial perspective to the contract owners
• Educate internal stakeholders in the contract content relevant to them and establish contract management handbooks

To succeed you will:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of legal and contractual frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and supporting internal rules, and regulatory requirements while still accounting for commercial aspects of the contract.
• Have experience with tools for contract management and tracking obligations.
• Be detail-oriented and have a keen interest in the legal and sector requirement being posed on the financial sector.
• Have strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, effectively managing relationships between internal teams and suppliers.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to manage and communicate effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Be excellent at cross-organizational collaboration and being able to lead cross-organizational tasks.
• Be known for your integrity, persistence, and quality-focused approach to tasks.

Be your best self with [xxxxx]’s Benefits!

We offer a diverse range of benefits for our employees. Here are just a few of them:

• Professional development
• Healthy, varied lunch and fruit in the canteen
• Active staff associations: yoga, cycling, go-cart, games, running, bowling etc.
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Health and dentist insurance
• Referral bonus
• Find out more about working life at [xxxxx]

You will be part of a team with xx colleagues in Roskilde and 3 colleagues in Poland.

What does the recruitment process look like?

1. Send us your CV: We want to get to know you
2. Screening call: Let’s chat and see if we’re a match
3. Meet your future manager and team: See who you’ll be working closely with.
4. Personality and cognitive test: Let’s learn more about you.
5. Meet our talent partner and your future manager once more: Get feedback on your test results.
6. Time to sign the contact: We’re ready to welcome and onboard you to [xxxxx]!

Make us aware of your talent

We are an equal opportunities employer. We hire top talent regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. See our full list of vacancies at https://www.[xxxxx].dk/en/vacancies/

If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Area Director Procurement Claus Skovmand at csq@[xxxxx].dk.

You can also learn more about [xxxxx] by browsing our company culture book: weare[xxxxx].pdf