Contracts Manager
RTXDate Posted: 2026-10-29

 Country: Canada

 Location: CA-AB-CALGARY-111 ~ 919 72nd Ave NE ~ 72ND AVE, Ste A

 Position Role Type: Unspecified Contracts Manager We are presently seeking highly skilled and experienced Contracts Managers to lead the management of complex contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. As a senior individual contributor, you will play a crucial role in driving successful contract execution, while identifying and contributing to continuous process improvement. While this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide other members of the Contracts team, fostering their professional development and contributing to the department’s overall success. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contract for commercial and contractual activities (i.e. interpretations, amendments, commitments, etc.) related to complex programs, building strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and subcontractors. Contract administration and customer/subcontractor contract activities and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer/subcontract specifications. Negotiate a range of contractual agreements and manage non routine issues through senior functional management, referring to counsel when necessary. Lead the Identification, negotiation, and management of contract changes throughout the lifecycle to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks. Draft, review, and manage a variety of agreements, including customer contracts, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), from initiation to close out. Translate prime contracts requirements into subcontracts, ensuring alignment with terms and conditions, pricing structure, acceptance criteria, performance requirements, and delivery schedules. Review, approve and provide recommendations on contracts, financial changes and program/gate reviews within the assigned delegation of authority. Develops and implement innovative commercial and contractual strategies to support proposals, customer requirements, supplier arrangements, including overseeing due diligence activities. Provide mentoring, guidance and support to other members in the Contracts team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and professional development. Share responsibility for program and bid financial performance with multi-functional leadership team. Prepare and present business cases and briefing materials for senior management reviews. Support the finance function in invoicing and cash collection activities. Oversee and track contract performance, manage modifications, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts, including terms and conditions, assist with review of statements of work (SOW), and pricing. Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations, including Transportation, Import/Export, ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods, and Occupational Health & Safety. Identify, evaluate and develop risk mitigation strategies for contractual risks, presenting recommendations to management for consideration. Provide expert advice to program teams on contractual obligations, deliverables, and performance metrics, including financial, technical, and schedule risks. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes or performance issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, legal, and supply chain) to ensure alignment on contract terms with program objectives and risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate subcontractor proposals, capabilities, and performance to ensure alignment with program requirements. Support proposal development by reviewin…