Senior Manager, Contracts (OMNIA Training)

Raytheon Technologies; Warminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Manager for Contracts in Warminster. In this high-impact role, you will manage the commercial aspects of programs, develop contractual strategies, and lead a diverse team. The position requires significant experience in managing large contracts within a regulated environment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. A commitment to the mission and a strong organizational ability are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Ongoing development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial or contracts role, delivering services within a regulated industry.
• Experience managing medium (£25m) and high (£200m+) value contracts.
• Ability to work within diverse teams across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver all commercial aspects of active programmes.
• Lead the Contracts team to meet business objectives.
• Create and negotiate complex contractual documents.

Skills

Experience in a commercial or contracts role

Problem solving

Dispute resolution experience

Ability to communicate across military and industry

Well organised and self-motivated

Job description

OMNIA Senior Manager, Contracts

Be at the forefront of transforming British Army training.

About us :

At OMNIA® Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission : to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world.

OMNIA are redefining the British Army’s collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK’s bold Land Industrial Strategy.

The role :

This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

You’ll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the Raytheon UK Commercial team. Ultimately, you’ll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military training.

Summary of Role :

This role is responsible for the management and delivery of all commercial aspects of active programmes within a multi‑functional team. This is a high‑profile role requiring the management of diverse internal and external stakeholders. This role works throughout the entire programme lifecycle. The role requires leadership and management of a Contracts team, delivering an effective and motivated team.

Main Duties :

• Leading the wider commercial elements of small, medium, and large contracts together with the creation and management of teaming strategies.
• Responsible for the creation and delivery of the sub‑business area Commercial strategy.
• Managing contractual issues and positions with clearly understood risk and opportunity boundaries, interfacing with internal and external legal counsel.
• Influencing internal and external stakeholders with both cross‑functional communication and senior management briefing into the relevant business areas at executive levels.
• Able to create, review and negotiate complex contractual documents that align with business governance.
• Problem solving and dispute resolution.
• Customer relationship management including working in an ISO 44001 environment.
• Ensuring that corporate governance is understood and followed including managing internal Gating processes.
• Active work force planning to meet bid and contract negotiation requirements.
• Responsible for Contracts new business activities within the sub‑business area.

Who we are looking for :

• Experience operating in joint or matrixed teams
• Ability to communicate across military and industry partners
• Focused on outcomes, delivery, and operational excellence

We’re after individuals who want to serve. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to ‘get things done’. You’ll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won’t let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you’ll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won’t necessarily have a military background, but you’ll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.

Essential :

• Significant experience in a commercial or contracts role, delivering services and products within a highly regulated industry.
• Working in collaborative environments dealing with complex issues.
• Managing and delivering medium (£25m) and high (£200m+) value contracts.
• Dealing with Customers from different global locations and cultures including the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Understanding and ability to work within the requirements of the Defence Reform Act.
• Delivering multiple different types of agreement.
• Able to work within various locations as required, leading geographically dispersed, diverse teams with flexible working arrangements.
• Dispute resolution experience gained within long term agile contracts.
• Good experience of managing and capturing change through contractual mechanisms.
• A well organised and self‑motivated individual.
• Relevant years of managing a team of professionals at varying skill levels.
• Holds or able to obtain a minimum security clearance of SC.
• A good working knowledge of ITAR and EAR export challenges.

Desirable :

• A strong diversity, equity and inclusion mind‑set with business ethics as a guiding principle.
• Good at building trust and communication with other team members and internal and external stakeholders.
• Making decisions with confidence, encouraging innovation by looking at what is possible whilst asking the right questions and observing.
• Staff management and development with strong coaching and mentoring skills.

What we offer :

• Be Part of a Ground‑breaking Mission

  Join the UK’s most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence.

• A Culture Built on Collaboration

  Work in an inclusive, high‑performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser‑focused on delivering results.

• Team dynamics

  You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission.

• Work Across Borders, United in Purpose

  Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains.

• Drive Innovation

  Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind‑set.

• Shape the Future

  Play a crucial role in a long‑term, future‑facing programme with real‑world impact on national defence.

• Career Growth & Benefits

  Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.

OMNIA® Training and its partners are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities — what matters is your passion, your expertise, and your dedication to the mission.