About Us
At Swiss Aviation Software, we are a 100% subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik. Along with our partners in the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, we lead the digital transformation of the aviation industry in technical asset operation.
We are the developer of the world's leading software AMOS, successfully managing maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines. To strengthen our position at the forefront of this global market, we are looking for dedicated employees who would like to work in a fascinating international environment with more than 200 customers worldwide.
About the Role
We are seeking a Contract Manager to play a key role in managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle with our aviation customers as well as partners. From initial drafting of the contractual documents (based on templates) over negotiation to final closure of agreements, you will ensure our contracts are compliant with corporate rules as well as aligned with our business processes and goals.
This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills and experience in managing software contracts, ideally within the aviation and / or software sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, improving and updating contract templates together with legal stakeholders.
* Owning the contract negotiation process from start to end while collaborating with legal, sales, and other departments to align the contractual terms with business processes, company policies, and strategic objectives.
* Assessing and proactively mitigating contract management risks, such as financial, legal and security and other risks.
* Managing the contract library by securely storing, organizing and making all contracts accessible on a continued basis.
Primary Tasks
* Draft, review, and manage customer/partner contracts together with legal, including software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, hosting agreements including service-level agreements, partner agreements, and any other contractual documents, such as side-letters, amendments, NDAs, and statements of work - thereby always ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as company standards.
* Leading the contract negotiations with the support of the different stakeholders (sales, business, IT, legal) while balancing customer needs with company interests to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
* Monitoring and managing the whole contract lifecycle, from initial drafting to renewal, amendments, and termination.
* Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks within contract terms and proposing improvements to templates for streamlined contract processes.
* Maintaining organized records of contracts and agreements, supporting internal teams with contract insights as needed.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor's degree in business, law, or related field; a legal degree is a plus.
* Minimum of three years of experience in contract management, preferably in the software and aviation sectors.
* Proven track record of successfully drafting and negotiating contracts.
* Know-how in the area of data protection agreements would be an advantage.
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Working in an open and cooperative environment with a motivated and friendly team.
* Flexible working hours (flex time model).
* Hybrid work model.
* Flight and travel discount.
* Excellent working conditions in pleasant surroundings.
* Good professional and personal development opportunities.
* Highly appealing pension fund scheme/retirement savings plan.
* An international work environment with people from around the globe.