Contract Manager

Atos•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Manager is responsible for providing end-to-end contract management support throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract review, drafting, negotiation, administration, governance, change management, and risk mitigation. The role partners closely with Sales, Delivery, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and customer stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance, protect company interests, and support business objectives. The Contract Manager will manage a portfolio of customer accounts and serve as a trusted advisor on contractual matters, including Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, renewals, change orders, subcontractor agreements, and other commercial arrangements. The role is responsible for identifying and mitigating contractual, financial, operational, and compliance risks while ensuring alignment with company policies and contracting principles. The role will provide dedicated support for Canadian customer engagements, including French-language contracts and negotiations, helping to ensure timely, high-quality contract support for both English- and French-speaking stakeholders. The Contract Manager will contribute to faster deal execution, improved customer responsiveness, stronger contractual governance, and enhanced oversight of contractual obligations across the Canadian business portfolio. Additionally, the role will support continued business growth by improving operational efficiency, strengthening risk management practices, reducing financial and compliance exposure, and minimizing reliance on external legal counsel through proactive contract management and internal expertise. Through effective partnership with business and delivery teams, the Contract Manager will help maximize contractual value, support revenue-generating initiatives, and deliver measurable value to the organization.

Requirements

Fluent in both English and French, with the ability to negotiate, draft, review, and manage contracts in both languages.

Nice To Haves

Quebecois French knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end contract management support throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract review, drafting, negotiation, administration, governance, change management, and risk mitigation.
Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and serve as a trusted advisor on contractual matters, including Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, renewals, change orders, subcontractor agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and compliance risks while ensuring alignment with company policies and contracting principles.
Review, draft, negotiate, and administer customer and supplier agreements.
Provide contractual governance and oversight.
Advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support contract change management.
Maintain contract records and key milestones.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate successful contract execution and delivery.
Provide dedicated support for Canadian customer engagements, including French-language contracts and negotiations.
Contribute to faster deal execution, improved customer responsiveness, stronger contractual governance, and enhanced oversight of contractual obligations across the Canadian business portfolio.
Improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, reduce financial and compliance exposure, and minimize reliance on external legal counsel through proactive contract management and internal expertise.
Maximize contractual value, support revenue-generating initiatives, and deliver measurable value to the organization.