Urgent Requirement - Contract & Portfolio Manager (Telco)

On behalf of my clients a large telecommunications company I am urgently looking for an experienced Contract and Portfolio Manager.

The role is initially being offered as a 12 month contract with view of extension and will be based from my clients head offices in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

As the Contract and Portfolio Manager you will be integral in delivering initiatives that will cover strategy development, strategic planning, portfolio and precinct reviews, financing solutions, policy implementation and advice, and project delivery etc.

Within this role some of your main duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Lead strategy development processes.
• Manage and support performance management for all reports. Ensure performance objectives and targets are SMART and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Effectively manage and provide advice and support to the Operations Department, through contract management activities within the strategic sourcing process and including negotiating with suppliers, delivering contractual outcomes that drive productivity, efficiency and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Analyse complex data, articulate recommendations in a practical format to enhance the decision making process
• Develop individual and organisational capacity to consistently achieve deliverables by building and maintaining technical knowledge including keeping abreast with legislative changes and develop networks.
• Senior Stakeholder Management / Engagement.

To be considered for this role my clients are looking for somebody with the following skills / experience:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role working in a complex operational project.
• Experience in the Telco industry is highly advantageous (if you do not have direct experience in the telco space then you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Field Operations.
• Strong Stakeholder Management and business acumen with the maturity to hold GM / C-Level conversations confidently.
• Strong presentation capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of end to end commercials
• Legal and Commercial mindset

If you have the aforementioned skills and would like to be considered for this role, please forward me a copy of your updated CV (sarahw@oceansgroup.com.au) or call me on 02 9037 1856.