Our client, a prominent organisation within the highways sector, is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager to manage strategic delivery partnerships and frameworks. Based within a reputable council, this permanent role focuses on overseeing a substantial portfolio of commissions provided by suppliers, ensuring contractual and practical obligations are met, and maximizing the benefits of these agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing strategic delivery partnerships and frameworks on behalf of the council
Ensuring compliance with contractual and practical obligations to these agreements
Managing the business support team within professional services, including leadership and line management for up to five staff
Acting as the deputy to the Head of Professional Services, supporting in commercial and contractual matters
Providing day-to-day management of the Professional Services Partnership, monitoring supplier performance through KPIs
Representing the council for externally owned frameworks such as Bloom, ESPO, and Midlands Highway Alliance
Maintaining an industry view on emerging opportunities to enhance the supply chain
Establishing internal governance for timely payment and cost allocation to projects
Managing contractual documentation for services and projects
Mobilising and demobilising partnerships and frameworks
Creating and operating a resourcing strategy for short and long-term workload management and staff succession planning
Ensuring procurement through partnerships prioritises safety and complies with financial regulations
Invoicing external partners where the council provides or procures professional services
Contributing to the development and sustainability of internally delivered professional services
Job Requirements:
Experience in managing strategic delivery partnerships and frameworks within the highways sector
Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual matters in professional services
Proficiency in developing and monitoring KPIs for supplier performance
Excellent leadership and line management skills
Understanding of industry trends and ability to engage the supply chain innovatively
Experience in governance and compliance with financial regulations
Exceptional organisational and planning abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits:
Opportunity to manage substantial partnerships and frameworks in a reputable council
Professional growth through acting as deputy to the Head of Professional Services
Development of strategic and leadership skills
Access to comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced professional in highway project management, possessing strong leadership and strategic partnership skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team