Contracts Manager – Canadian Defence Programs

At PAL Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team where your expertise is valued, your career development is supported, and your contributions will have a lasting impact.

• Manage signed contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal requirements, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and business partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and business partners to support effective contract management and program outcomes.
• Support contract execution, including interpretation of terms and conditions, contractual correspondence, amendments, and change documentation.
• Participate in or lead contract modifications, negotiations, and commercial discussions with customers.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to support program delivery, commercial alignment, and operational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and performance-related risks.
• Monitor contract performance and proactively address potential issues, disputes, or areas of non-compliance.
• Maintain contract records, including agreements, amendments, correspondence, status reports, and supporting documentation.
• Provide contractual guidance to internal stakeholders and liaise with legal counsel on matters requiring legal interpretation or review.
• Contribute to contract management process improvements, reporting practices, and tools, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.
• Support business development and program growth activities, as required, by providing commercial and contractual input.
• Travel domestically on occasion, as required.

The ideal candidate brings the following qualifications and experience: