Analyst, IT Contract Management

Job title: Analyst, IT Contract Management

Company: Bank of Canada

Job description: Analyst, IT Contract Management

Take a central role
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in a diverse and inclusive organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in an environment where we are reinventing central banking, renewing ways of doing business and reinforcing a culture of innovation.

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What you will do
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Vendor and Asset Management, this position performs a range of activities, including but not limited to oversight on IT contract management and related processes. As an Analyst, you will act as the key liaison between the client, vendor, Procurement Services and other ITS stakeholders for all contract-related activities including purchasing and renewals. You will analyze, advise, coordinate, and deliver a broad range of contracting activities in collaboration with the other Analysts.

Other responsibilities will include:

• act as the first point of contact for ITS contract inquiries, providing critical and timely advice and information to team members, clients and key stakeholders of all levels regarding policies and contract management
• provide contracting support by assessing client requirements, gathering supplemental information and reviewing contract documents
• submit requisitions on behalf of clients, assist clients with developing Statements of Work (SoWs), engage vendors through existing contracts and track competitive processes in the pipeline (e.g. RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.)
• establish contract management objectives, procedures, templates and workflow processes
• communicate clear and concise contract overviews to clients and key stakeholders, and provide clarity on contract elements when required (summary of key contract terms, risks, opportunities, etc.)
• gather and analyze contract information, develop reports and metrics to track delivery of services and monitor risks
• monitor client buying trends and make recommendations on repeatable process improvements and trends
• support the development and implementation of process modernization, identify areas of improvement, recommend and investigate solutions and corrective action where needed, play a key role in gathering information and feedback

What you need to succeed
Ability to:

• identify needs, define analysis to be performed, and make recommendations to move forward
• translate business requirements into actionable initiatives, in collaboration with Bank stakeholders
• build partnerships and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify issues and support ITS objectives
• work under pressure in a multi-faceted environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
• innovate and problem-solve for effective decision-making
• work effectively as a team player and provide technical guidance to colleagues
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Sound knowledge of:

• contract management theories, concepts, best practices and trends
• data and metrics gathering and interpretation

Nice-to-have

• SAP and ServiceNow experience

Your education and experience
This position requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain management or purchasing and 3 to 4 years of recent, progressive, and demonstrated experience in contract management or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Secret
• You will work remotely from any location within Canada while the Bank operates under mandatory telework. Flexibility for remote work for the duration of the term may be granted.
• There will be no relocation assistance provided
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and further to public health guidelines, preventative measures are being taken to ensure health and safety during the recruitment process. All interviews are conducted virtually.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $71,300 to $83,800 (job grade 15)
• Depending on performance, you may be eligible for performance pay for successfully meeting (5 to 7% of your base salary) or for exceeding expectations (10% of your base salary). Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We strive to make our policies, programs and workplace more inclusive, respectful and barrier-free. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

Expected salary: $71300 – 83800 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:59:02 GMT