Contract Manager Defence Digital & Cyber (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space

Elancourt, France
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5 years legal or commercial experience
French government contract knowledge
Export contracts and mechanisms
** Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Contract Manager for their Defence Digital & Cyber division in Elancourt, France. The role entails providing commercial and contractual leadership throughout the lifecycle of bids and contracts, focusing on negotiation and risk management in a governmental context. **

Job Summary

  • The Contract Manager will provide overall commercial leadership and expertise throughout the full lifecycle of bids and contracts for Defence Digital France.
  • Key responsibilities include managing contractual matters from RFP receipt to project closure while mitigating commercial risks and leading customer negotiations.
  • The role requires native French proficiency, fluent English, and a valid French security clearance to interface with governmental customers and internal functions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Contract Manager for their Defence Digital & Cyber division in Elancourt, France. The role entails providing commercial and contractual leadership throughout the lifecycle of bids and contracts, focusing on negotiation and risk management in a governmental context. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years legal or commercial experience
  • French Government contract knowledge
  • Export contracts and mechanisms
  • Governmental customer interaction
  • Commercial leadership and guidance
  • Contract drafting and negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Finance topic knowledge
  • German or Spanish language skills
  • Proactive problem anticipation
  • International context experience
  • Creative pragmatic solutions

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

French security clearance required

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