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