Lead Contract Manager

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Lead Contract Manager

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Job Overview
An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced and driven Lead Contract Manager ready to contribute to our transformative digital data and technology services. This role involves the development and management of a robust commissioning framework focused on quality improvement and costeffectiveness.

What we are about
Our commissioning team is committed to fostering innovation that addresses the needs of our citizens. We continuously push the envelope of technology and procurement strategies ensuring our digital services are reliable efficient and userfriendly. Composed of professionals passionate about their work we consistently strive to enhance our skills and deliver beyond expectations. We collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and create solutions that truly make a difference. For us technology and procurement go beyond code and contracts theyre about shaping services that positively impact peoples lives.

What you will do

• Lead the development of a robust commissioning framework across digital data and technology services.
• Provide leadership for an effective approach to the commissioning of these services.
• Develop and manage the Procurement/Commissioning pipeline prioritising workloads efficiently.
• Act as a point of escalation for stakeholders in procurement activity.
• Develop procurement strategies in collaboration with program and project leads.
• Oversee procurements in accordance with our sourcing pipeline and digital strategy.
• Ensure mitigation of commercial and operational risk in all thirdparty engagements.
• Develop tender documentation and manage contracts related to commissioned services.
• Conduct complex data analysis to appraise the status of procurement activity providing progress reports to senior leadership.

We will support you with

• An environment that values curiosity autonomy and working in the open
• An engaged and supportive leadership with a clear vision
• Training and development opportunities to help you progress and be the best you can be
• An inclusive workplace committed to reflecting the public we serve
• A benefit package designed to promote a great work life balance
• Exposure to all digital and technology teams and services areas across the council

You must upload a CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. If you do not attach your CV your application will not be considered.

For any informal enquires please contact: Lorraine Kidd ()

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.