ERP Implementation Contract Manager

Deekay Technical Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK recruitment firm is seeking an ERP Implementation Contract Manager for a part-time role in Liverpool. The successful candidate will manage the ERP supplier contract and ensure compliance with CCS rules. Essential experience includes drafting and negotiating technology contracts, along with a strong understanding of UK public sector procurement. This position offers flexible working arrangements with potential for contract extensions.

Qualifications

• Essential: Extensive experience in IT and/or ERP contract management.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating large-scale technology contracts.
• Deep understanding of CCS procurement rules and UK public sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Finalise and manage the ERP supplier contract, including negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with CCS framework rules.
• Lead end-to-end contracting activities with the supplier.

Skills

Extensive experience in IT and/or ERP contract management

Proven track record in drafting and negotiating large-scale technology contracts

Deep understanding of CCS procurement rules

Knowledge of change control governance

Significant knowledge of contract law

Job description

Overview

ERP Implementation Contract Manager 2/3 days a week in Liverpool non-negotiable Summary

Phase One An initial three-month (max 15 months) assignment focused on developing and writing the contract specification.

Phase Two The subsequent implementation phase is expected to last approximately 16 months. This phase will involve contract management. While this may be recruited as a separate role, the Council would consider extending the brief for the right candidate, subject to relevant skills and experience.

Phase details

Phase One:

• Finalise and manage the Council s ERP supplier contract, including negotiations, drafting, and refining contract documents.
• Ensure full compliance with CCS framework rules.
• Lead end-to-end contracting activities with the chosen supplier, from the announcement of the procurement outcome to contract signature.
• Work closely with Corporate Procurement Unit (CPU) and other departments to ensure alignment with organisational standards and policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core agreements, schedules, SOWs, SLA/OLA, pricing annexes, and change control clauses.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and issues.
• Establish contract governance, change control processes, invoicing procedures, and performance reporting cadence.
• Mobilise contracts with suppliers and key stakeholders.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience in IT and/or ERP contract management.
• Essential: Proven track record in drafting and negotiating large-scale technology and services contracts.
• Essential: Deep understanding of CCS procurement rules, UK public sector frameworks, and ERP commercial models.
• Essential: Knowledge of change control governance, SLA design, and incentive-based pricing.
• Essential: Significant knowledge of contract law, risk management, public procurement legislation, and commercial best practices.
• Essential: Experience with change management processes, commercial governance, and dispute resolution.