About the role
Senior Contract Manager role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.
Aerospace & DefenseOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management Throughout Project Execution Establish, manage, and continuously update the contractual baseline from contract signature to project closure Ensure full contractual awareness across the project team, enabling correct application of obligations, rights, deadlines, and deliverables Anticipate deviations and manage them proactively through contractual notices, waivers, amendments, claims, clarification requests, and other contractual instruments Anticipate and drive the project's risk and opportunity strategy, in close collaboration with project leadership, including claim preparation, defensive measures, and value‑protection initiatives, proposing defensible, practical solutions Oversee all incoming and outgoing contractual communications with the customer, ensuring consistency, traceability, and strategic alignment Coordinate with the Litigation Department when disputes arise, including fact‑finding, documentation, evidence management, and support to legal strategy Handle contractual aspects of key subcontractors and suppliers or coordinate with dedicated contract management teams where applicable 2.
- Contractual Support for Offers, Variations & Extensions Identify opportunities to protect or improve the project's financial performance Support the capture and preparation of variations, extensions, new phases, or related offers connected to the program Recommend contractual structures that enhance competitiveness while respecting applicable regulations and internal governance Draft, revise, and negotiate contractual documents with customers, partners, and subcontractors Contribute to internal risk reviews, financial exposure assessments, and mitigation plans Prepare and present contractual sections of internal approval documentation, including clear recommendations to management 3.
- Governance, Leadership & Coordination Act as the reference point for all contractual matters within the project Provide strategic and operational contractual advice to internal stakeholders Participate in departmental initiatives such as improving templates, tools, and best practices, contributing expertise linked to complex project execution 4.
- Compliance Activities
Requirements
- Strong experience in managing complex, high‑value industrial or technology programs with the maturity to operate autonomously and proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders Advanced academic background in Law, Contract Management, Business, or a related field 15+ years of experience as a Contract Manager or Legal Counsel in a complex international industrial environment (e.g., aerospace, defence, transportation, infrastructure, systems integration, technology)
- Demonstrated capability to manage large, multi‑stakeholder, long‑cycle contracts with both strategic and operational dimensions Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and synthesis abilities, with the capacity to translate complex contractual frameworks into actionable guidance Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multi‑cultural teams and influence senior and executive stakeholders Strong interpersonal skills to resolve issues constructively while protecting the company's position Comfortable working with digital platforms and standard business tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CLM systems, collaborative environments)
- Strong communication skills, intercultural awareness, and the ability to operate within diverse teams Ability to travel occasionally to Europe At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do.
- Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do.