- Company Name
- SmartSourcing Ltd
- Job Title
- Technology Contract Manager?| London?| ?59,000
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Principal Technology Contract Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead the management of complex technology contracts and commercial agreements for a 12‑month government client. Ensure commercial interests and risk are aligned with legislative requirements, while acting as the primary liaison between business, suppliers, and legal teams.
**Expectations**
- Operate within a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
- Maintain high standards of commercial and legal compliance.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
- Possess BPSS clearance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Negotiate, draft, and renew technology‑sector contracts including software licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, intellectual property, managed services, and procurement agreements.
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from requirement definition to performance monitoring and closure.
- Advise business units on commercial risks, terms, and compliance with procurement legislation.
- Serve as the central point of contact for suppliers, internal stakeholders, and legal counsel.
- Draft and update contract templates, clauses, and playbooks.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring delivery, service levels, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes and contract variances.
- Provide training and support to junior contract team members.
**Required Skills**
- Proven experience managing technology contracts at a senior level.
- Deep understanding of contract types: software licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, IP, managed services, procurement.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Commercial acumen with risk/reward balancing knowledge of procurement legislation.
- Analytical, detail‑oriented, and methodical approach.
- Excellent time‑management and organisational abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Higher‑education degree (minimum) relevant to business, law, or technology.
- Contract management certification (e.g., IACCM, WorldCC, CIPS).
- BPSS clearance required.
**Additional**
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with AI, Digital Forensics, and/or eDiscovery contract management is preferred.