Contracts Manager

DXC Technology; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent IT services company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join its UK Contracts team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract administration and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include creating and negotiating contracts, advising on contractual issues, and working closely with clients to ensure compliance. This role emphasizes an inclusive workplace and in-person collaboration while supporting flexibility. Candidates must hold SC clearance or be eligible.

Qualifications

• Extensive years of contract administration experience.
• Experience working with contract law.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Creates and negotiates new contracts with clients.
• Reviews and advises on contractual documents.
• Acts as an interface with clients regarding contractual issues.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Strong business and contract writing skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree in pre-law, business administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally.

DXC has long-lasting relationships with its customers for managing their IT infrastructure and applications. Our clients rely on us to be their IT service provider and a safe pair of hands for their business.

We help customers build IT investment strategies that support transformation and the ability to deliver on business goals.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our expanding UK Contracts team during this exciting period of growth.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for individual contribution as part of the Contracts and Commercial team in DXC Legal.

Successful candidates are required to hold SC clearance or be eligible.

Essential Job Functions

• Creates new contracts and documents based upon interaction with clients. Negotiates and administers new contracts changes, and non-disclosure agreements in accordance with corporate and area of assignment policies. Creates strategy and approach to contract processes and procedures.
• Creates, prepares, reviews and edits contracts, new work orders, amendments, modifications and changes of a high complexity and risk. Creates strategy and approach across a number of different contracts, agreements and documents in order to enhance company position.
• Reviews contracts in area of assignment or of less experienced administrators on a regular basis; advises managers regarding potential improvements or new approaches; facilitates and advises management's approach is appropriate. Identifies and implements revisions and enhancements and communicates to client. Creates additional strategies and approaches to other contracts as appropriate.
• Prepares appropriate contractual responses to meet applicable law and regulatory requirements as well as contractual requirements.
• Retains currency on contract regulations and contract law in appropriate areas. Researches and updates information and provides same to other team members. Coordinates and oversees changes in contracts and other documents across the organization as appropriate in relation to regulations and laws.
• Acts as expert in providing support and assistance in proposals for new business. Creates appropriate approach and draft documentation to facilitate process.
• Acts as an interface and point of contact with the client and internal staff regarding contractual issues; resolves issues and communicates approach.
• Works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team to ensure contractual requirements are met as determined by established deliverables; ensures adherence to those deliverables; communicates milestones and commitments; identifies and implements remedies; determines effect on other processes and procedures and implements changes as appropriate.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in pre-law, business administration or related field preferred
• Extensive years of contract administration experience
• Experience working with contract regulations and other appropriate laws
• Experience working with contract regulations and other appropriate laws which for some assigned areas may include Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency Supplements, and Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Experience working with contract law
• Experience working with strategies to enhance and improve contracts and contracts approach

Other Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and training
• Strong business and contract writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, suppliers, and support personnel
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private
• Ability to exercise creativity, judgment, and leadership capabilities in interpreting and solving complex problems
• Ability to provide direction to other personnel
• Ability to act in a consulting capacity
• Ability to recommend measures to improve processes
• Ability to multi-task

Work Environment

• Office environment

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.