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Contract Management Lead – Technology Matrix Programme

1 month ago


Birmingham, United States UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

Are you seeking your next career challenge? Would you like to become part of a team supporting some of the most exciting science, innovation and technology? If you are looking for a rewarding & challenging opportunity, then this role could be for you.

Commercial work within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is broad and our teams work on a range of activities from procurements and grants to working alongside other government departments to deliver exciting and innovative projects. We collaborate with our colleagues across DSIT to secure value for money, manage risk and provide guidance throughout the commercial you want to be part of a team that is highly motivated to bring commercial to the heart of decision making in the department, then this role as Commercial Contract Manager for the Matrix Programme could be for you. The Matrix Programme has been set up to deliver the Government's Shared Services Strategy .�

The programme is led by DSIT, and the Matrix Programme includes DSIT and 8 other Government departments. The Programme is designing, developing, and procuring the new technologies and capabilities that are required to help modernise our 'back office' systems. It will deliver a high quality, and good value, system and support service to help streamline the transactions and activities that underpin the way departments are run. You will join a team of 6-10 commercial professionals to support the delivery of the programme at an exciting stage, where upon the award of our large technology contracts, focus will move to contract management.�

Our Inclusive Environment

We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process.

Job description

The role will be focused on contract management of a large Systems Integrator, ERP and wider client-side services contracts in an exciting, fast paced programme. You will work closely with colleagues within the programme to ensure that departments are onboarded onto the new systems and services in alignment with programme plans, ensuring commercial best practice is embedded to all aspects of delivery.

Person specification

Leading on commercial contract management activities for large technology contracts, including:

Negotiating contract terms and pricing with suppliersEvaluating the commercial implications of proposed changes and contract amendmentsEnsuring contracts align with programme objectives and maximise value for moneyMonitoring contract performance and supplier compliance with contractual obligationsManaging supplier relationships and addressing any commercial disputes or issuesManaging contract documentation and records, including version control and archivingWorking with stakeholders and suppliers, managing the relationships, providing advice and ensuring supporting the delivery of complex deliveryProviding advice and guidance for operational contract managers to deliver best value and quality outputs for contracts and projects.Understand the supply market, category, and business context to inform and deliver the commercial strategyMaintaining a category pipeline to allow commercial support to start in good time to ensure a full range of commercial options can be considered.

You will also have responsibilities for end-to-end commercial delivery, working across the wider portfolio with the programme to enable delivery in line with commercial best practice:

Drafting commercial elements of business cases. This includes developing innovative commercial approaches to meet policy objectives.Working collaboratively with colleagues in policy, delivery, finance, PMO, Legal and the wider DSIT Commercial team��Proactively lead, support and challenge stakeholders throughout the commercial life cycle.Championing commercial capability throughout the Department and across wider stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the programme.Following processes to maintain accurate data records and fulfil fairness and transparency requirements.

Skills and Experience�


Desirable:

Experience working within digital/technologyExperience delivering digital/technology contract managementMCIPS qualificationPublic sector procurement experience

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Manages Complexity - Ability to run complex commercial initiatives; keeping projects and contracts on track within a challenging stakeholder Matrix with conflicting priorities Commercial Focus - Evidence of leading end-to-end DDaT focused commercial activity, securing value for money and balancing risks to deliver optimal outcomes. Builds Relationships - Building & maintaining relationships with stakeholders through messaging, collaborative working & delivery of commitments. Influencing key stakeholders towards commercial solutions whilst delivering business strategy Coaching Manager - Evidence of building strong commercial processes and upskilling colleagues and stakeholders to ensure they are adopted effectively and efficiently. Contract and Supply Management - Expertise in contract management, experience in managing complex, high value contracts and delivering value for money. Evidence of contract management experience of large Tier 1 vendors

Benefits

As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.

For existing Civil Servants: �For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. �Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers.�


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