Manager, Contracts - Global Infrastructure Services

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Contracts Management to provide strategic commercial and contractual support across DXC's diverse global business portfolio.

In this role, you will partner with Sales, Account Leadership, Legal, Finance, and Delivery teams to support complex technology, consulting, and outsourcing transactions across multiple industries.

You will play a critical role throughout the contract lifecycle, from proposal development and commercial negotiations through contract execution, ongoing administration, and contract closure.

As a trusted commercial advisor, you will help business leaders navigate contractual complexities, identify and mitigate commercial risks, optimize profitability and margins, and ensure that agreements align with DXC's business objectives, corporate policies, applicable laws, and customer requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded contracts professional who combines strong negotiation and contract management expertise with business acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders in a complex, global technology environment.

What You'll Do

1. Commercial Strategy & Contract Advisory

• Provide strategic commercial and contractual guidance to Sales, Account Leadership, and business stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of technology and outsourcing engagements.

• Advise on the development, structuring, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with DXC policies, business objectives, and applicable legal requirements.

• Analyze contractual terms and conditions, identifying key commercial obligations, exposures, risks, and opportunities.

• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, commercial implications, and contractual rights and obligations.

• Support business teams in leveraging contractual provisions to protect DXC's commercial interests and maximize profitability and margin opportunities.

• Evaluate commercial structures, pricing considerations, contractual commitments, and potential financial exposures.

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to develop commercially sound solutions for complex contractual matters.

1. Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management

• Lead and support contract drafting, review, analysis, and negotiations for technology services, consulting, and outsourcing agreements.

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from proposal initiation and contract development through execution, ongoing management, amendments, and closure.

• Support negotiations with customers and external stakeholders, balancing commercial objectives, risk exposure, and customer expectations.

• Manage contract changes, amendments, deliverables, correspondence, and contractual commitments.

• Monitor contractual performance and compliance by both parties, identifying potential conflicts, deviations, risks, and opportunities for resolution.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract documentation, ensuring appropriate tracking and reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Monitor key contractual milestones, deadlines, obligations, and deliverables, proactively communicating potential issues to relevant stakeholders.

1. Risk Management & Governance

• Conduct commercial and contractual risk assessments for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and existing customer engagements.

• Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual risks, obligations, and potential business impacts.

• Ensure contracts and commercial arrangements comply with DXC's contracting policies, approval processes, applicable laws, and customer requirements.

• Provide recommendations and mitigation strategies for complex commercial and contractual issues.

• Maintain visibility into contract status, risk profiles, exceptions, and compliance matters.

• Utilize digital tools and reporting platforms to monitor contract activity, track approvals, and provide management with timely and accurate information.

• Support company-wide reporting and data requests related to contractual obligations, commercial terms, and contract portfolios.

1. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to Account Leaders, Sales teams, Delivery organizations, and other business stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers, facilitating effective communication and resolution of contractual matters.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations, to support business objectives.

• Translate complex contractual language and commercial risks into clear, practical business recommendations.

• Develop an understanding of customer business strategies, operational requirements, and evolving technology needs.

• Support other Contract Managers and account teams on complex transactions and commercial matters as business priorities require.

1. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes, commercial governance, and operational efficiency.

• Embrace innovative approaches to contract and legal service delivery, leveraging digital tools, automation, and technology.

• Promote consistency, transparency, and best practices across contract management activities.

• Contribute to the development and adoption of scalable contract management processes and reporting solutions.

• Stay informed about evolving technology trends, industry developments, regulatory requirements, and commercial contracting practices.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent regional education.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or other advanced legal qualification is a plus.

• 8+ years of experience in commercial contract management, contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial agreements, preferably within technology services, IT consulting, managed services, or outsourcing environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale commercial transactions and working with cross-functional business teams.

Commercial & Contractual Expertise

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles, contract structures, terms and conditions, and negotiation strategies.

• Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions and translate them into practical business guidance.

• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial, financial, and contractual risks.

• Understanding of commercial finance principles, including pricing, profitability, margin optimization, and financial exposure.

• Familiarity with technology services agreements, outsourcing contracts, consulting engagements, and service delivery models.

• Knowledge of contract governance, lifecycle management, and corporate approval processes.

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to balance commercial priorities, customer expectations, and risk management considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex agreements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across a matrixed organization.

• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative ways of working.

Why Join DXC Technology?

At DXC, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence strategic business decisions: Partner with senior leaders on complex commercial transactions and business opportunities.

• Work across global industries: Support diverse technology and outsourcing engagements across multiple sectors.

• Drive commercial value: Help protect business interests, manage contractual risks, and optimize profitability.

• Collaborate with global teams: Work alongside experienced professionals across Sales, Legal, Finance, and Delivery.

• Shape the future of contract management: Leverage technology, innovation, and process improvement to transform commercial operations.

Bring your commercial expertise and strategic mindset to DXC Technology. Help us create stronger partnerships, smarter agreements, and sustainable business value.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $95,900 - $178,100.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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