Commercial Manager - Dispute Resolution or QDC - DV Cleared

Posted 5 hours 45 minutes ago by Experis IT

Contract
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I.T. & Communications Jobs
Hampshire, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG213
Job Description

Commercial Manager - Dispute Resolution or QDC - Excellent Rates

Must have an Active DV Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager within either Dispute Management or QDC to lead post-contract management across complex agreements within a high-security environment. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and driving value across major projects. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities - Commercial Manager - Dispute Management

  • Lead post-contract management and negotiation of statements of work for approval through internal governance.

  • Collaborate with delivery, finance, procurement, and legal teams to meet commercial and strategic objectives.

  • Oversee compliance with governance policies and maintain all contract documentation.

  • Draft and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other contractual documents.

  • Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, dispute management, and risk mitigation.

  • Stay current on commercial law, IT legislation, and data protection (including GDPR).

  • Mentor and support junior members of the contract management team.

Key Responsibilities - Commercial Manager - QDC

  • Produce contract templates, reports and risk assessments.
  • Maintain an up to date conformed contract and historical contract records.

  • Arrange negotiation sessions and governance reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with Fujitsu policies and procedures.

  • Validate contractual terms and obligations.

  • Attend customer meetings and internal governance forums.

  • Understand strategic objectives and risk tolerance.

  • Provide customer focused input into bids and proposals.

  • Continuously improve contract management processes and templates.

Experience Required - Commercial Manager - Dispute Resolution

  • Proven success in commercial and contract management within complex environments.

  • Proven Dispute Resolution experience
  • Strong understanding of legal frameworks, governance, and commercial best practice.

  • Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Experience Required - Commercial Manager - QDC

  • Lead Qualified Defence Contract single source contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval.

  • Construct overall QDC deal structure in collaboration with internal teams and L and C.

  • Provide QDC cross training to other internal commercial managers.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals.

  • Engage with L and C for support to manage delays to delivery.

  • Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies.

  • Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders and other agreements.

  • Support BAU contract management activities.

  • Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings.

  • Stay current on IT law, data protection including GDPR and commercial legislation.

  • Support and develop members of the Contract Management team.

  • Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance.

  • Ensure any contractual document is reviewed and approved by the Legal and Commercial team in line with DOFA requirements.

  • Engage Legal and Commercial early in new contract or contract extension negotiations to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues.

  • Engage Legal and Commercial during contract delivery regarding contractual disputes or delays.

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