Senior Contract Manager

Job Title: Senior Contract Manager Location: Mainly remote working but you will need to travel to either the Deloitte office (London normally) or client site as needed. Rate: CompetitiveDuration: 6 month contract Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte. The RoleAs a Senior Contract Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Deloitte Consulting and engagement leadership on strategic contract matters during the delivery of specific large scale, high risk engagements within the Public, Private or Financial Services sectors. These contracts are large-scale, complex, professional services consulting engagements, often incorporating a high degree of technology delivery - each with their own objectives and challenges requiring a professional hands-on approach to Contract Management.ResponsibilitiesLeading the contract management end-to-end lifecycle of major client facing consulting engagementsEstablishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with Deloitte engagement Leadership and, in many cases, Client commercial and officialsBeing the trusted advisor to engagement leadership providing expert advice to delivery teams on risks and critical commercial and contract management matters- offering innovative solutions to real world and/or contractual issuesWorking closely with key stakeholders to ensure financial targets are met, provide commercial analysis and management reporting. For instance, margin improvement opportunities and risk mitigation strategies are identified and ultimately achieved.Becoming the “go-to” individual for researching and resolving complex contract issues whether ad hoc issues and/or formal disputesEducating and advising the engagement teams on key contractual requirements and commercial best practicesDeveloping and implementing contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for individual engagements and/or wider client accountsCollaborating with Legal/Risk Managers during negotiations to identify risks and issues, and develop risk mitigation solutions that protect Deloitte Consulting throughout the term of the engagementWorking closely with engagement teams to propose and support negotiation of new business (change orders Scope of Works or new Projects), with a primary focus on ensuring timely and appropriate adjustments to contract schedule, price or other terms as circumstances and impact assessments dictateWhere appropriate lead subcontracting activities, working alongside engagement /technical lead, engaging Legal/Risk Managers during negotiations as necessaryAnalysing and assessing potential impacts associated with contractual disputes, and assisting in negotiations with clients and subcontractors to resolve informal and formal disputesProviding training to the business to support Deloitte’s overall Consulting operations delivering fit for purpose execution of Contract Management principles.Your professional experience:EssentialDirect client facing contract management experience in complex, multi-million pound information technology (IT) consulting, IT outsourcing, and/or professional services projectsWorking directly with senior level executives and large engagement teamsStrong commercial understanding of engagement deal economics and profitability leversAbility to evaluate risks associated with large professional services engagementsAbility to articulate complex contractual details to wider project team and stakeholdersAbility to review contract documents such as SoWs and CRs and provide redrafts and suggested wording to ensure that the obligations and commitments of both parties are clear, risks are understood and outcomes are achievableAbility to work in a fast paced, demanding, deadline-driven environmentProven ability to manage a demanding workload effectivelySelf-motivated and able to work autonomouslyExperience in a consulting partnership or a similar large entrepreneurial business settingA track record of forging relationships with client procurement, finance or legal teamsDesirablesExperience with contract negotiations and resolving contractual disputesProject Management experience on large scale consulting/professional services engagements. IR35 As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)