Contract Template Manager - Playbooks

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology center in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

The Contract Template Manager role sits within the Third Party Contracting (TPC) Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, which is part of Global Procurement. The TPC CoE is accountable for driving contracting excellence across the Bank through robust governance, continuous system, process and framework improvements and comprehensive training programs.

Create and maintain easy-to-use playbooks (i.e. guides) to help enable the new contracting & contract management process. These playbooks, which will empower our people and significantly improve efficiency & compliance at Deutsche Bank, will explain legal and risk requirements in a clear, actionable way for those involved in contract negotiations. The playbooks will describe how to effectively manage a number of negotiation scenarios and who people should go to if they need expert support. Manage these playbooks, and work with the new TPC Centre of Excellence and Risk & Legal functions to ensure they are accurate and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive, user-friendly playbooks for the new contracting process.
• Develop playbooks covering various negotiation scenarios and outlining escalation paths for expert support.
• Manage the playbook lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regular updates.
• Collaborate with the TPC Centre of Excellence, Contract Governance Forum, and Risk & Legal functions to maintain playbook integrity and alignment with Deutsche Bank's policies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the playbooks and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain version control and documentation of all playbooks.

Skills

• Strong understanding of contracting and contract management principles and best practices.
• Experience with playbook definition and management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with dbContractsPro (i.e. Sirion) or similar contract lifecycle management software.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-up's.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals.

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

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Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.