Senior Commercial Manager

Job description

Position Description:

If you’re looking for a challenge that stretches your talents and you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, come and be part of our work supporting the digital transformation of the UK. We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to take responsibility for contract management issues across a portfolio of contracts, including negotiation of contracts during bid stages and post contract management of those contracts, within CGI’s Scotland and Northern Ireland. Managing a team of commercial professionals, you would work closely with the business leads and their teams. Join us, and you’ll become part of an open, friendly community of experts where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’ll provide the training and support you need to reach your full potential.

Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 and named one of Forbes' ‘World’s Best Employers,’ CGI offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a member, not just an employee. We are deeply committed to inclusivity, building a diverse tech community, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Our dedication to diversity extends to supporting our Armed Forces, and we proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our commitment through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead across two of our Sectors within CGI’s Public Safety Business Unit, delivering commitments to high profile clients, leading on complex engagements and managing the development of commercial professionals. The Senior Commercial Manager will take commercial ownership and responsibility across a portfolio of contracts under their Sectors, including commercially leading submission of tenders and negotiation of contracts during bid stages.

Take overall responsibility for the ownership of contract related matters and bids within your Sectors;

• Be the trusted advisor to the Sector leadership team on commercial matters and provide commercial strategy to support the Sector business plans;
• Help develop the Sector strategy and preferred contracting methods;
• Shape the commercial aspects of proposals by applying knowledge of best practice in the market, contracting strategies, client understanding and risk mitigation approaches;
• Demonstrate leadership and the ability to influence senior teams and project management teams in reviews, change management and dispute resolution;
• Contribute proactively, to the operation and management of the Sectors to which you are responsible, on non-commercial issues;
• Propose continuous improvement of the commercial processes and practices, and proactive sharing of best commercial practice amongst the wider community, encouraging team members to participate in continuous improvement and innovation;
• Develop and foster the relationship with Clients, including at a senior level;
• Make a valued contribution at senior level management meetings, including Client Programme Boards;
• Review and agree proposals to mitigate commercial risk in contracts and identify any further mitigations which may be appropriate;

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• You will have several years’ experience in an equivalent industry with a track record of having managed a variety of different bids and contracts.

• Experience in Government contracts is preferable

• You must have or be able to obtain both SC and NPPV3 clearances.

• Ideally you will have a Degree Level Education (Preferably in Legal/Business/Finance related discipline)

• A thorough understanding of contract law is essential.

• You must be calm under pressure, be able to make decisions, lead a team and positively influence.

• You must be resilient and able to manage pressurised situations and multiple pieces of work at different stages.

Skills:

·  Detail-oriented
·  Negotiation

What you can expect from us:

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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.