Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager
Date: 11-Sep-2020
Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU
Company: metrotrain
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) is a multi-award winning organisation and we pride ourselves on our team of high performing talented professionals who are safety and delivery focused, and are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a leader in its field but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies and focused on customer service. We are passionate about promoting work/life balance so our people feel comfortable to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world class railway service.
As our MTM Project team grows, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager to join our Level Crossing Removal Portfolio (LXRP). As part of Victoria’s ‘Big Build’ Program, the Level Crossing team are integral to one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in the state's history. Central to the project is the elimination of 75 level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2025, in addition to other rail network upgrades such as new train stations, track duplication and train stabling yards.
The Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager will be responsible for the management of LXRP commercial, financial and procurement services including the provision of strategic advice, enhanced decision making, analytical oversight and support and guidance to maximise business outcomes. Additionally the incumbent in the role will:
- Provide advice to the LXRP Leadership Team in relation to program performance with respect to contract and associated commercial matters.
- Act as key support and pivot point to the LX Leadership Team and work collaboratively with the Program Delivery Managers and Commercial Managers.
- Provide leadership and advice on contractual and associated commercial matters pertaining to the LXRP Portfolio including but not limited to the Third Party Agreements, procurement agreements and contracts or any other contractual instruments entered into by Metro
- Provide management and reporting of commercial aspects of Program Level contracts
- Ensure the Portfolio’s revenue and margin opportunities are maximised and any unrecoverable costs are appropriate.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting governance papers for LXRP program level submissions.
- Lead program interface with legal & procurement, setting priorities and driving best for business outcomes for the teams.
- Carry out Review and challenge of alliance forecasts, costs and commercial performance, including provision of reporting commentary.
- Engage with LXRP Commercial Managers to ensure clear alignment across Alliance partners of overall Alliance performance.
- Responsible for producing program budget and quarterly forecast submissions.
- Ensure compliance to Metro’s policy and procedures to assure the internal controls are operating effectively
- Tertiary Qualification in Commerce / Business / Engineering or Accounting CPA / CA
- Knowledge of commercial/ contract management in a rail industry construction environment or a large construction project environment will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience at senior management level
This is a fantastic Permanent Full Time opportunity to build on the career you’ve developed to date and take it to the next level by making a tangible impact that matters. If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience and career aspirations then we want to hear from you! Applications close 27th September 2020.
Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
