Contract Manager

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Pearson is seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to join our team and oversee the implementation and ongoing management of contracts related to T Levels and End Point Assessments (EPA). As a Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing a standardized approach to contract management across VQ and its supporting teams, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and maximizing contract performance for both customers and Pearson.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage high-profile contracts for T Levels, EPA, and selected other contracts, establishing and maintaining effective structures for monitoring and controlling deliverables.

Prepare and maintain comprehensive project, quality, and risk registers and reports for contracts, ensuring realistic estimates of costs, timescales, resource requirements, and quality are agreed upon.

Identify potential issues or problems related to contracts, implement solutions, and manage contract changes effectively.

Liaise with VQ management, managing their expectations for contracts and ensuring lessons identified are captured and actioned.

Contribute during business development and tender phases, manage contract transitions or terminations, and play a key role in managing relationships with customers.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement for contract management throughout Pearson VQ, developing and documenting standardized approaches.

Key Activities:

Prepare and maintain realistic project plans and risk registers, monitor performance, and provide reports to stakeholders.

Monitor resources and costs against project budgets, manage change control procedures, and negotiate contract variations.

Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, act as the main point of contact for contractual queries, and ensure proper documentation and adherence to best practices.

Provide expertise and support for business development and bid teams, alerting teams to contract opportunities and managing contract exits or terminations.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in managing complex contractual arrangements and challenging customer relationships.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus MS Project Office experience.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Experience in contract risk management, problem-solving, and best practices.

Strong IT literacy and understanding of technical/IT systems.

Good negotiation and influencing skills with a pragmatic approach and commercial sense.

If you are a proactive and experienced Contracts Manager looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of education at Pearson

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

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