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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.
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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
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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.
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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