# Agreement Manager > the named individuals for each Party appointed in accordance with clause 12.1 or such other person as is notified to the other in writing; **Term:** Agreement Manager **Last updated:** 2026-07-29 ## Definition ## What Agreement Manager Means in a Contract An Agreement Manager is the individual formally designated to act on behalf of a party for the practical administration of a contract. Rather than referring to a job title in the abstract, the term operates as a defined role within the agreement itself, tying a specific person to specific responsibilities such as receiving notices, coordinating deliverables, and liaising with the counterparty's equivalent representative. This role exists to give both sides certainty about who speaks for whom. Contracts often involve multiple departments and stakeholders, and without a named Agreement Manager, communications can become fragmented or ambiguous. By fixing this responsibility on one individual, or a small number of named individuals, the contract avoids disputes about who had authority to raise issues, approve changes, or accept notices. The concept is especially common in long-term commercial arrangements, outsourcing deals, and framework contracts where ongoing coordination between the parties is essential to performance, as distinct from short, transactional agreements that close after a single exchange. ## How Agreement Manager Is Defined or Measured The definition typically anchors the appointment mechanism to a specific operative clause, such as clause 12.1 in the sample wording, which sets out how each party nominates its representative. This cross-reference means the definitions section alone does not tell the full story; the substantive clause governs the actual appointment, replacement, and scope of authority granted to the Agreement Manager. Measurement of the role is less about quantifiable metrics and more about clarity of designation. A well-drafted clause will specify how a party can change its Agreement Manager, usually through written notice to the other party, and may also state what authority the Agreement Manager does or does not have, for example whether they can bind the party to variations or only handle operational matters. - Identification of the named individual or their successor - The mechanism for appointment, typically by reference to a specific clause - The process for replacing the individual through written notice - Any limits placed on the Agreement Manager's authority ## Where Agreement Manager Appears in Agreements This role appears frequently in services agreements, technology contracts, and outsourcing arrangements where ongoing performance monitoring is required. It is also common in construction and infrastructure contracts, including arrangements resembling a