Who we are:

ALTEN, an engineering and technology consultancy, We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across 30 countries, making waves in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security and naval, Automotive, Rail and mobility, Energy and environment, Life Sciences and health, Industrial Equipment and electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. With a team of passionate, diligent, and agile engineers, we are united by a common purpose: building tomorrow’s world today. Day by day, we support our customers' development strategies as well as their technological and sustainability transformation

ALTEN Ltd is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our IT Business in London, UK - hybrid set up, mix of office/client site/remote.

The position to be considered for a solution of the group (Methods).

Main missions:

• Analyze, study, and understand the project as a whole
• Identify risks (contractual, commercial, technical, financial..) in a complex environnement estimate their criticality, develop recommendations and propose coverage measures
• Ensure control of the scope & contractual obligations of the parties
• Evaluate opportunities to improve contract performance : generate and negotiate the contract évolutions & modifications to secure and improve turnover
• Participate in negotiations in support of operational teams
• Act on the client relationship and intervene in any disputes between the different parties of the contract : Prepare the operational & contractual elements of defense in litigation files
• Train project stakeholders on the content of the contract & specifications and possible risks.

Skills:

• Analysis and synthesis: identify the necessary information for the realization of the activities and conduct a risk analysis
• Conviction
• Be force of proposal
• Very good written and oral communication : finesse and skill in sensitive situations
• Rigor and organization
• Sense of relationship
• Confidentiality

Required experience:

• Masters degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a contract manager/legal counsel or project manager in an international environment
• Management of complex projects

Any doubts?

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Note: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.