- Company Name
- SmartSourcing Ltd
- Job Title
- Principal Technology Contract Manager - FTC 12 months - PS59,000
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Principal Technology Contract Manager (12‑month Fixed‑Term)
**Role Summary**
Manage the full lifecycle of complex technology contracts and commercial agreements for a government client, ensuring commercial interests, risk mitigation, and compliance. Act as the primary liaison among business units, suppliers, and legal teams while supporting negotiation, drafting, and administration of new contract requirements.
**Expectations**
- Deliver end‑to‑end contract management for software licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, IP, managed services, and procurement agreements.
- Uphold public‑sector compliance, including BPSS clearance and relevant procurement legislation.
- Provide strategic commercial insight, balancing risk and reward.
- Maintain high‑quality stakeholder communication and meet competing deadlines in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of technology contracts and related commercial agreements.
- Oversee contract administration, monitoring performance, compliance, and renewal processes.
- Serve as the central point of contact for internal business owners, external suppliers, and legal counsel.
- Conduct risk assessments, advise on mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with public‑sector regulations.
- Manage contract records, reporting, and documentation in accordance with governance standards.
- Provide guidance on procurement best practices and legislative requirements.
- Support specialized contracts involving AI, digital forensics, and eDiscovery products.
**Required Skills**
- Extensive experience managing commercial contracts in the technology sector.
- Deep knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, IP, managed services, and procurement agreements.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities at senior levels.
- Commercial acumen with ability to assess and balance risk/reward.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; methodical, analytical, detail‑oriented.
- Robust organisational skills; capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Familiarity with public‑sector or regulated environments and procurement legislation.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in law, business, or a related field.
- Professional contract management certification (e.g., IACCM, WorldCC, CIPS).
- BPSS security clearance (or ability to obtain).