Principal Technology Contract Manager - FTC 12 months - £59,200

Principal Technology Contract Manager

One of our government clients is recruiting for a Principal Technology Contract Manager to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract (FTC). They are offering £59,200 per annum. The role is based in London and offers hybrid working, 40% onsite.

As a Principal Technology Contract Manager, you will manage complex technology contracts and commercial agreements and support the negotiation and drafting of new contract requirements ensuring that the organisation's commercial interests and risk are appropriately managed throughout all stages of the contract life cycle. This role will serve as a key interface between the business, suppliers, and legal teams.

This role requires a BPSS.

Experience:

• Significant experience managing commercial contracts in the technology sector
• Strong understanding of key technology contract types: software licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, intellectual property, managed services, and procurement agreements
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills at all levels and familiarity with working in fast-paced, dynamic, or matrixed organisations.
• Sound commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and reward with familiarity of procurement legislation.
• Clear and pragmatic communication skills, both written and verbal as well as a methodical, analytical, and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Strong organisational skills; able to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Contract management certification (eg IACCM/WorldCC/CIPS)
• Experience working in or with public sector or regulated environments
• Experience in contract management of AI, Digital Forensics and/or eDiscovery products

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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