Commercial Contract Manager

1 month ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Leidos Full time

Description

Contracts Manager

Job Summary

Leidos seeks a dedicated Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual interactions with key customers.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial, contractual, and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions.
  • Lead contractual interactions with the Customer.
  • Represent the Contracts team at customer meetings, presenting contractual issues and advising on resolutions.
  • Lead the commercial evaluation and preparation of contract change proposals.
  • Scrutinise and govern contract change proposals, provide high-quality contract drafting, and negotiate proposals through to signature.
  • Manage and draft customer communications in support of programme delivery.
  • Own the contract management and contract compliance activities for the programme.
  • Proactively manage customer disputes and complaints.
  • Provide timely commercial advice to project and delivery teams in support of programme management and delivery.
  • Review, scrutinize, and develop operational process flows.
  • Ensure the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties.
  • Ensure that all stakeholders, such as administration, operations, and finance, understand and adhere to contractual obligations.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with the customer commercial/contracts team.
  • Take an active role in the performance of the contract, proactively identifying risks, issues, and opportunities, and developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally and externally.
  • Good level of understanding of programme technical performance metrics and financial status.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Liaison with other Leidos operating units and corporate departments where applicable.

Skills Required

  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment.
  • Provides commercial, contractual, and technical interpretation of the contract.
  • Strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status.
  • Extensive experience of managing commercial and contractual elements of a contract change pipeline, including scope definition, pricing strategy, risk evaluation, and allocation.
  • Extensive experience of in-life contract management and contract compliance.
  • Strong negotiator.
  • Strong collaborator.
  • Commercially astute.
  • High attention to detail.

Clearance Requirements

  • Clearance to Start SC HO.
  • Clearance for Role SC HO.

Discover, inspire, and grow with Leidos UK.

What we do for you:

  • At Leidos, we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team, and INSPIRED to make a difference.
  • We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
  • We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent.

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

We invest in technical academies, career rotations, and career development plans that enhance your future.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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