Job Title: IT Contract Manager
Location: Gentofte - Copenhagen, Denmark
Client: Leading Global Green Energy Major – Wind
Contract Length: Initial 4 Month Assignment with Expectation of Further Extension
Job Description
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Lead end-to-end IT contract lifecycle management (drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, termination)
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Develop, review, and negotiate IT agreements (SaaS, software licenses, cloud services, managed services, hardware, consulting)
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Manage claims
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Comfort working with both project-based contracts and recurring SaaS/software agreements
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Demonstrated experience handling major IT vendors (e.g., hyperscalers, SaaS, software licensing, implementation partners)
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Ensure contracts align with client policies, risk appetite, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements
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Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to structure commercial and contractual terms
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Drive commercial optimization including cost control, value realization, and benchmarking
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Identify and mitigate contractual, operational, data privacy, and information security risks
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Support IT sourcing initiatives
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Maintain contract repository and ensure compliance with contract management best practices
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Lead contract renewal strategies and renegotiations to optimize value and mitigate auto-renewal risks
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Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), IP rights, and cybersecurity clauses
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Provide contract advisory support to IT stakeholders and project managers
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, IT, or related field
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3–7+ years of experience in IT contract management, IT procurement, vendor management, or software licensing
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Strong understanding of IT commercial models (SaaS, subscription, licensing, cloud consumption models)
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Proven experience negotiating IT agreements with global vendors
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Knowledge of IT risk areas including data protection, cybersecurity, IP rights, and liability frameworks
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Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
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Able to plan and negotiate renewals and additional purchases for IT vendors
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Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Finance, and senior stakeholders
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Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Ability to balance risk mitigation with commercial pragmatism
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Experience in international contracting environments