Description

Job Type: Full-time | Location: British Columbia | Department: Operations | Reporting to: Head of Procurement | Work Location Type: #remote

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

This role is critical to mitigating construction risks, enabling the construction team to deliver to budget and schedule, and securing access to skilled labor through strategic contracting and partnerships. Operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, the Senior Manager will establish contracting and partnership frameworks, build market intelligence on contractor capacity, and drive early engagement to support long-term growth.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

The Contracts Lead owns the full lifecycle of commercial contracts across data center construction and live site operations — from pre-award through final closeout. This role provides the senior layer of commercial oversight, risk ownership, and lifecycle governance across the portfolio, ensuring contractual commitments are clearly defined, proactively managed, and aligned to business outcomes, while setting the standards and playbooks that guide the broader contract management function.

The Contracts Lead is a senior commercial partner and trusted advisor to Procurement, Project Management, Legal, and Finance.



This role identifies risks early, owns the accuracy of SAP contract setup, drives invoice and payment alignment, and gives leadership clear, forward-looking visibility into contract health throughout the project lifecycle.

The role carries accountable oversight of the contract portfolio, provides commercial advisory input at a senior level, and leads the design of scalable contract governance — including mentoring and quality-reviewing the work of contract specialists and coordinators. Working closely with site and corporate teams, the Contracts Lead strengthens compliance, improves risk visibility, and drives more predictable project outcomes while demonstrating IREN's Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Requirements

- 6-10 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or legal administration — with demonstrated progression to senior scope, accountability, and mentorship of junior staff.
- Proven post-award contract management experience in capital or construction project environments.
- Strong understanding of commercial contract terms including payment structures, liability, indemnities, change mechanisms, and milestone frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading negotiation and redlining cycles directly with Legal, providing senior commercial advisory input rather than process coordination alone.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred); robust organizational and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred
- Experience in data center, infrastructure, industrial, or energy sectors.
- Familiarity with construction contract types (MSA, EPC, design-build, service agreements, GC structures).
- Experience with CLM software and exposure to dispute avoidance or claims management processes.
- Prior experience mentoring or informally leading contract specialists, coordinators, or a small commercial team.

📌 Contracts Lead (British Columbia)
🏢 IREN
📍 British Columbia