PNT Office Contract Manager

DSIT

At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.

We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.

Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

Our Inclusive Environment

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead contract management activities across a portfolio of PNT programmes.

Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor delivery against contractual obligations.

Support management of grant funding arrangements, including monitoring delivery and compliance.

Manage and maintain Memoranda of Understanding and other partnership agreements with government departments and delivery partners.

Provide commercial assurance and governance support for major programmes.

Monitor financial performance, contractual milestones and delivery risks.

Support contract modifications, grant variations and other commercial change activities.

Develop reporting, assurance and performance information for senior leaders and governance boards.

Work closely with programme, finance, commercial and legal colleagues to ensure appropriate management of commercial arrangements.

Support audits, assurance reviews and evidence requests.

Promote best practice in contract and grant management across the portfolio.

Essential Criteria

Experience managing complex commercial arrangements, including contracts, grants, service agreements or partnership agreements.

Qualified to or actively working towards practitioner level (CIPSCMP or equivalent demonstrable experience) in Contract Management Activities.

Experience monitoring performance, managing risks and ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, obligations and outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across organisational boundaries.

Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear advice and recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Desirable Criteria

Experience producing governance, assurance or performance reporting for senior audiences.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes at pace.