ERP Implementation Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an ERP Implementation Contract Manager for a contract role based in Liverpool. The candidate will manage the Council's ERP supplier contract, ensure compliance with CCS procurement rules, and lead contracting activities. Essential skills include experience in IT and ERP contract management, as well as knowledge of change control governance and contract law.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating large-scale technology and services contracts.
• Deep understanding of CCS procurement rules and UK public sector frameworks.
• Significant knowledge of commercial best practices and public procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Finalise and manage the Council's ERP supplier contract, including negotiations.
• Ensure full compliance with CCS framework rules.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and issues.

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).

Phases

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 One – Key Activities

• 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.