Gestionnaire, Contrats / Manager, Contracts

RTX•Longueuil, QC

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world. P&WC is looking for an experienced professional, with in-depth experience in drafting contracts, and who wishes to join a tight-knit, high performing team in a fascinating industry. The primary role of a Contract Manager will be to support the business drafting contracts and facilitating the reviews and approvals of required departments within the company. The incumbent may be requested by the company to participate in contract negotiations with aircraft customers and operators, and/or may be requested to resolve certain business or technical issues by identifying and recommending contract solutions. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site and remote.

Requirements

Professional degree in law, administration, business, finance (a degree in the paralegal field may also be considered)
Experience in contract drafting and management
Excellent drafting skills
Proficiency in English & French
Experience with IT tools MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong interpersonal skills and a serious team player
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage a heavy workload and aggressive timelines
Works effectively under pressure
This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Responsibilities

Leads, drafts and manages complex contracts in a global industry, in accordance with company policies and internal and external customer requests, schedules, and specifications
Prepares documentation for contract negotiations with aircraft customers and operators
Manages contractual relationships with internal clients and external aircraft customers and operators
Maintains records associated with the preparation and review of contracts
Leads contract analysis and prepares reports to ensure that documents are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
With the support of the Legal Department, advises the organization on issues concerning contract matters and provides contract solutions
Assists leadership with training requirements required by the company
Leads/manages multiple small- to medium-sized projects
Develops and implements process improvements to enhance departmental performance and effectiveness