DDaT IT Contract Manager — Lead Supplier Performance

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,514 - 57,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Support

Eye Tests

Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifices

Lifestyle Discounts

Menopause Course

Sports Groups

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts on a permanent basis. The role oversees mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning within a strategic supplier framework.

You will monitor spend and ensure value for money, while collaborating with procurement on high-value IT procurements and ensuring compliance with council policies and audit standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Commercial Management, or Procurement.
• Significant experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation.
• Experience working with procurement processes and public sector frameworks.
• Proficient in negotiating and managing contracts for the supply of IT products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning.
• Ensure all contracts are actively managed in line with agreed service levels, KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.
• Monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments, ensuring value for money and alignment to approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Public sector procurement

Education

Degree in IT/Commercial Management/Procurement

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts on a permanent basis. The role oversees mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning within a strategic supplier framework.

You will monitor spend and ensure value for money, while collaborating with procurement on high-value IT procurements and ensuring compliance with council policies and audit standards.