Contracts Manager in Milton Keynes

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our expanding UK Contracts team during this exciting period of growth. The Contracts Manager is responsible for individual contribution as part of the Contracts and Commercial team in DXC Legal. Successful candidates are required to hold SC clearance or be eligible.

• Creates new contracts and documents based upon interaction with clients.
• Negotiates and administers new contracts changes, and non-disclosure agreements in accordance with corporate and area of assignment policies.
• Creates strategy and approach to contract processes and procedures.
• Creates, prepares, reviews and edits contracts, new work orders, amendments, modifications and changes of a high complexity and risk.
• Creates strategy and approach across a number of different contracts, agreements and documents in order to enhance company position.
• Reviews contracts in area of assignment or of less experienced administrators on a regular basis; advises managers regarding potential improvements or new approaches.
• Identifies and implements revisions and enhancements and communicates to client.
• Prepares appropriate contractual responses to meet applicable law and regulatory requirements as well as contractual requirements.
• Retains currency on contract regulations and contract law in appropriate areas.
• Coordinates and oversees changes in contracts and other documents across the organization as appropriate in relation to regulations and laws.
• Acts as expert in providing support and assistance in proposals for new business.
• Creates appropriate approach and draft documentation to facilitate process.
• Acts as an interface and point of contact with the client and internal staff regarding contractual issues; resolves issues and communicates approach.
• Works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team to ensure contractual requirements are met as determined by established deliverables.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in pre-law, business administration or related field preferred.
• Extensive years of contract administration experience.
• Experience working with contract regulations and other appropriate laws.
• Experience working with contract law.

• Strong negotiation skills and training.
• Strong business and contract writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, suppliers, and support personnel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private.
• Ability to exercise creativity, judgment, and leadership capabilities in interpreting and solving complex problems.
• Ability to provide direction to other personnel.
• Ability to act in a consulting capacity.
• Ability to recommend measures to improve processes.
• Ability to multi-task.

Office environment. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.