Contract Manager

• a completed HBO (higher professional education) or WO (university) degree.
• demonstrable experience working in large, complex organizations where time and continuity are important factors in business processes.
• at least 5 years of experience managing IT contracts.
• possession of CATS CM Foundation and Practitioner or willingness to obtain them.

• € 5703 to € 7912 gross per month (scale 13).
• A 13th month.
• You will receive an iPhone from us.
• An NS-Business Card that fully reimburses public transport travel to and from work.
• Participation in the ABP pension fund.

These are just a few of our employment conditions that belong to this position (based on a 36-hour work week). Schiphol has even more to offer you. For the complete overview of all employment conditions, go to Employment Conditions - Working at Schiphol.

As a Senior IT Contract Manager, you are responsible for managing contracts and suppliers for IT systems, products, and services at the airport. Your focus lies on business continuity, new developments, innovations, collaboration, and sustainability. And how you approach this? That is up to you. We rely on the way you show courage and trust in your own abilities. You will apply your talents to:

• managing complex IT contracts. You are the specialist in efficiently and effectively managing our most important contracts. With your sharp negotiation skills and eye for detail, you ensure that our suppliers continue to meet the highest quality requirements, deliver in accordance with the contract, stay within budget, and continuously develop further.
• conducting pilots in a complex, innovative operational environment where no two days are the same.
• building and maintaining strategic partnerships. You act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and ensure timely and effective communication.
• performing risk management and performance monitoring. You keep an eye on relevant risks and ensure they are adequately controlled.
• preparing management reports on contractual performance, including contract deviations, overseeing compliance with service level agreements, financial results, and the overall performance of suppliers.

• At Schiphol, you combine complex IT contracts with the dynamism of an airport that is in motion 24/7. You will be given the space to innovate, build strategic partnerships, and contribute directly to a future-proof airport.
• In a diverse team of real go-getters, you will work on IT contract management within Schiphol. Together, you will ensure that all colleagues can do their jobs and that passengers can continue to experience the magic of the airport.
• With over 4,200 proud colleagues, we work on our mission: creating a home port for world travelers.

On one hand, IT is subject to continuous developments to ensure business continuity and to meet the demands of users and strict regulations. On the other hand, Schiphol is progressive in implementing innovations. This requires great adaptability, whereas contract management specifically demands reliability, predictability, and clear agreements. As a Contract Manager, you know how to strategically combine these two extremes to achieve the best result.

With more than 4,200 proud colleagues, we take an extra step to connect the Netherlands as well as possible to the rest of the world. Innovation, safety, and collaboration are at the forefront. Together, we give more meaning to travel and contribute to the economy and society. For more than 100 years. In the Netherlands and beyond. Did you know, by the way, that:

... Royal Schiphol Group is the owner and operator of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Lelystad Airport?
... at Schiphol alone, a total of 71,000 people work for more than 1,300 different employers?
... as an IT Contract Manager, you strengthen the Procurement & Contracting business area.

Schiphol's Procurement & Contract Management (P&C) department works closely with internal customers to optimize demand, specifications, price, and costs. The department consists of six category teams and an Excellence Center. P&C focuses on the professionalization of procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Through collaboration with suppliers, P&C aims to contribute to accelerating sustainable developments and improving the quality of services at the airport.

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with your unique talents, such as the way you enthusiastically pursue goals and set your goals clearly and achieve them on time according to a good plan. In any case, for this position you have: