Senior Manager – Commercial & Contract Management (CCM)
Location : Noida & Hyderabad
Role Overview
Oversees the full lifecycle of complex commercial and contractual engagements across global outsourcing, software licensing, digital transformation, and managed services. Leads negotiations, ensures compliance, and optimizes financial performance across multi-million‑dollar contracts.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The role demands a seasoned commercial / contract management leader with a solid legal foundation and hands-on experience in IT / digital outsourcing. The candidate must be adept at navigating high-stakes negotiations, balancing legal rigidity with commercial agility, and steering cross-functional teams to deliver profitable, compliant contract outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end management of commercial and contract negotiations, renewals, and closures for large-scale IT and software licensing deals
- Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business stakeholders to draft, review, and enforce robust contract structures
- Assess and manage commercial and contractual risks—implement mitigation strategies
- Monitor performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs), ensuring contract adherence and profitability
- Provide strategic commercial guidance to business units, supporting M&A due diligence and integration
- Coach and mentor junior team members, developing commercial and negotiation capabilities
Key Qualifications
Experience : 10+ years in IT & services, legal, outsourcing contracts, and commercial managementProven track record in leading commercial & contract management roles—elevated through ranks at Capgemini and OracleLegal background : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and extensive practice across corporate law, licensing, M&A, litigationCertifications : Certified Commercial & Contract Management Advanced Practitioner (CCMAP), CMP (2024)Technical expertise : Skilled in contract drafting, vetting, negotiation, software licensing frameworks, SLA / KPI managementLeadership & soft skills : Strong team leadership, stakeholder management, performance oversight, legal research capabilitiesSkills & Competencies
Functional Areas : Commercial Contracts,Contract Drafting & Review,Legal Compliance & M&A,Intellectual Property
Technical Tools & Domains : Software Licensing, SLA / KPI Structures, Outsourcing Deals, Agile Contracting
Workplace Skills : Negotiation & Influencing, Strategic Risk Management, Team Leadership & People Management, Cross‑functional Collaboration