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The Contract Manager reports to the Head of Process & Governance, under the Group Technology Division. He/she will be involved in all contract reviewing and redrafting within the Group Technology Division, which include conducting thorough reviews of all contracts within Group Technology, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement, redraft contracts particularly focusing on commercial terms (SOW, schedules, payment terms, etc.) to minimize risk and safeguard the Bank’s interests. He/she will also be involved in contract negotiation - collaborate with the team to negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, ensuring optimal outcomes for the Bank. The other key responsibilities are as detailed below:

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Functional (job responsibilities)

• Track new contract and contract renewal
• Assist contract owner within Group Technology Division to review the contract content throughout the end-to-end contract management process from preparation to execution and renewal with objectives to minimise risk and protect the Bank’s interest
• Review and redraft (if required) IT related contract terms and conditions on legal and commercial terms (Statement Of Work, Schedule of Work, Pricing Schedule etc.) to ensure alignment to contract owner’s operational need and obligations to be imposed to the vendor
• Assist contract owner, IT Sourcing & Procurement contract team, Project Managers, and Legal to negotiate terms and conditions with vendor
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance and other relevant teams to ensure relevant regulatory requirements are included in the contract, where required
• Single point of contact (SPOC) for IT for any matters concerning contracts. Work closely with the IT Sourcing & Procurement contract team, Project Managers, IT Contract Owner (mostly Infrastructure and Security Operations) and Legal.
• Actively involved to solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally

Jobholder Requirements

Education/Qualification

• Malaysian citizen
• Any related degree or diploma.

Experience/Requirements

• At least 5 years related experience in IT contract management with reviewing, drafting and negotiating roles, especially for infrastructure and security related contracts. Legal background preferred.
• Well-versed with IT contract template structure, common legal clauses, compliance requirements and common commercial terms including exit strategy etc.
• Knowledgeable about potential risks and benefits of any contract
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, collaborative and negotiation skills
• Excellence contract drafting skill 

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for an interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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