Contracts Manager

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support their Space Imaging business. In this role, you will lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contract management, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of contract law. The position offers a hybrid working model from the Teledyne office in Essex, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business or commercial role with contract management responsibilities.
• Ability to work confidently with both standard and bespoke contractual clauses.
• Demonstrated success in leading contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex contract negotiations with international customers.
• Review, draft, and finalize standard and non-standard contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of contract law

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne e2v is an exciting place to work, come and join us! At Teledyne e2v, we’re shaping the future of technology across the globe. Our cutting‑edge solutions power high‑performance systems in Civil Aerospace, Defence & Security, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Scientific applications. From radar control in the Eurofighter Typhoon to kicker magnet control in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, our expertise drives some of the world’s most iconic projects. In fact, our components provide the X‑ray source in 90% of cancer radiotherapy machines worldwide.

We now have an exciting opportunity to support our Space Imaging business as an experienced Contracts Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll help define the future of a key Teledyne Business Unit, collaborating with customers from the Far East to the West Coast of the USA. If you’re a strong communicator with a proactive, can‑do mindset, this is your chance to make a global impact.

The Contracts Manager provides support for the Contracts function and is responsible for drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts for the Business Unit. The Contracts Manager will provide effective contracts management, with the objectives of ensuring compliance with contractual undertakings and applicable laws and regulations, as well as the requirements of the parent corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”).

In this role, the Contracts Manager will work closely with all functions, including Sales and Marketing, Operations/Program Management, and Procurement, to provide support for the implementation of contracts with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

The Contracts Manager must have strong collaboration and effective relationship management capabilities. This is a hands‑on role – the Contracts Manager must demonstrate initiative and drive matters to conclusion in a timely manner.

The Contracts Manager reports to the Director, Contracts for Europe. The Contracts Manager will ideally be based at the Teledyne office located in Essex, UK. Hybrid (office/remote) working arrangements will be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex contract negotiations with international customers.
• Review, draft, and finalize standard and non‑standard contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.
• Provide expert advice on contract law and commercial terms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support strategic business objectives.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with global stakeholders and customers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a business or commercial role with contract management responsibilities.
• Ability to work confidently with both standard and bespoke contractual clauses.
• Demonstrated success in leading contract negotiations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Solid knowledge of contract law and its practical application.
• Competence in drafting and reviewing complex contracts.

Desirable Skills

• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Proven track record in dispute resolution and claims management.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.