Contract Manager Defence Digital & Cyber (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Elancourt, France
5+ years legal or commercial experience
Governmental customer contract management
French government and mod contract knowledge
The Contract Manager provides commercial leadership and expertise throughout the full lifecycle of bids and contracts for Defence Digital & Cyber programs

Job Summary

  • The Contract Manager provides commercial leadership and expertise throughout the full lifecycle of bids and contracts for Defence Digital & Cyber programs.
  • Key responsibilities include managing contractual matters from RFP receipt to project closure while mitigating legal and commercial risks.
  • Candidates must possess native French fluency and secure a French security clearance to interact effectively with governmental customers.

Matching Summary

The Contract Manager provides commercial leadership and expertise throughout the full lifecycle of bids and contracts for Defence Digital & Cyber programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years legal or commercial experience
  • Governmental customer contract management
  • French Government and MoD contract knowledge
  • Export contracts and flow-down requirements
  • Commercial risk assessment and mitigation
  • Bidding and proposal lifecycle management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with finance topics
  • German or Spanish language skills
  • Proactive problem-solving abilities
  • International context experience
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years in legal or commercial role
  • Native French and fluent English required
  • Knowledge of French MoD contracts
  • French security clearance required
  • Solid academic background in Program Management or Engineering

Work Rights

Must have French security clearance

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