Senior Manager, Contracts Management

Xplore Inc•Oni, PE

About The Position

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations. The Senior Manager, Contracts & Vendor Management leads the execution, governance, and continuous improvement of contract and vendor management practices across a multi-vendor environment. This role is accountable for driving team performance, strengthening vendor relationships, and ensuring contracts are executed with consistency, quality, and commercial discipline. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape contract and vendor strategy within a rapidly scaling national telecom organization, directly influencing how critical infrastructure gets built and delivered. Leading a team of Contracts Managers, this role balances people leadership with operational oversight, elevating team capability, improving vendor engagement, and ensuring the organization is viewed as a professional and reliable partner. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who brings structure, clarity, and a focus on execution. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated by improving both team effectiveness and external partner relationships.

Requirements

Experience leading teams in contracts management, vendor management, or similar functions
Strong people leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance
Experience operating in multi-vendor, stakeholder-heavy environments
Ability to influence, coach, and drive behavioural change
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

Background in telecom, infrastructure, construction, or related industries is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contracts Managers, driving accountability and high performance
Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and solution-oriented execution
Oversee vendor relationships to ensure effective, professional, and collaborative engagement
Address vendor performance issues and drive accountability where required
Ensure consistency and quality in all vendor-facing interactions
Strengthen the organization’s reputation as a preferred partner
Provide oversight on contract execution, compliance, and risk management
Partner with internal stakeholders (including Legal) on contract review and issue resolution
Support negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all contract documentation
Identify and implement improvements to workflows, tools, and team efficiency
Standardize templates, processes, and documentation
Ensure clarity in roles, responsibilities, and deliverables across the team
Act as an escalation point for complex contract or vendor issues