Digital Transformation Lead- Contracts

Digital Transformation Lead‑Contracts & Procurement Join to apply for the Digital Transformation Lead‑Contracts & Procurement role at Abt Global Australia . Opportunity As a Digital Transformation Lead‑Contracts & Procurement, you will be a strategic partner in transforming Abt Global (Australia/UK) enterprise contracting activities. You will lead initiatives that digitize and automate contracting workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and embed AI‑enabled decision‑making into contracts, procurement and grants processes and management. Core Responsibilities Digital Transformation & Enablement Digital Framework Development: Design and implement a digital‑first contracting framework – including high‑level strategy, as well as operational and tactical execution. Includes smart templates, e‑signature workflows and real‑time dashboards/registers for contract lifecycle management. Ensure systems are scalable, secure and user‑friendly. Lead Digitization of Contracts & Grants: Execute identified needs, collaborating with programmatic stakeholders, and understand user needs, experiences and interface requirements. Champion equity‑aware and risk‑sensitive digital solutions, including automation of approvals, document processing and other workflows using digital platforms. AI Governance & Integration: Support the Director – Contracts and Procurement in AI strategy and governance, including participation in the Australian IT Service Committee and AI Working Group. Advise on AI use cases in contract analytics, deliverable and financial tracking/oversight, risk profiling, and compliance tracking. Data‑Driven Contracting: Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and support strategic decisions and directions. Develop metrics to evaluate the impact of automation and AI tools. Strategic Contracting & Procurement Provide technical advice across consultant, subcontractor, grant, supplier, and property contracts processes and procedures. Support business growth teams with contracting strategies for new opportunities, emphasizing digital readiness. Draft procedures and deliver training to support digitized processes and tools. Capacity Building & Change Management Deliver training on digital tools, AI tools, and contracting systems to internal teams and programs. Mentor program contracts staff and empower decision‑making through simplified, digitized templates and processes. Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement. Subtraction & Simplification Streamline documentation and workflows to reduce complexity and improve clarity. Implement standardized procedures and track effectiveness using digital metrics and feedback loops. What We Value Demonstrated understanding of digital transformation principles, automation and/or AI strategy and governance frameworks, particularly in legal or transactional environments. Hands‑on experience with tools such as SharePoint, Power Automate, PowerBI, DocuSign, and other Microsoft platforms – a strong appetite to explore emerging technologies that support strategic growth and delivery excellence while delivering value for money. Proven track record in automation, digitisation, and innovation across contracts management, legal operations, or similar transactional portfolios. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities, with the ability to influence, train and support diverse teams through digital transitions. Bachelor’s degree + five years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree + three years of relevant experience strongly preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Abt Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. About Us Abt Global‑Australia is a mission‑driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr