What you’ll be doing
• Leading and inspiring the Defence contract management and CMO teams to deliver operational excellence and strategic outcomes.
• Building and nurturing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, sector MDs, and Defence partners.
• Providing commercial and strategic leadership across BT’s Defence portfolio virtual teams and influencing decisions at the highest levels.
• Driving cost transformation and margin optimisation initiatives to ensure long-term contract sustainability, leading to value for money for our customers.
• Overseeing the in-life performance of 100+ third-party suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment with BT’s values and customer commitments.
• Leading change control and contract evolution, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Championing contract governance (CGRs), risk management/mitigation and obligations, and financial performance across the contract lifecycle, including debt and P&L management.
The skills you’ll need
Contract ManagementCommercial AcumenCommunicationP&LStakeholder Management
What you'll bring
• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management with a strong grasp of industry best practices.
• A track record of managing senior stakeholders in Defence or Government sectors, with the credibility to influence at the highest levels.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams—creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.
• Strategic thinking and transformation leadership, with a history of delivering impactful change programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) enhanced security clearance –
What's in it for you
• 15% on target bonus
• Private health care
• Car allowance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Flexible working
BT have moved to a hybrid working model - you can work from home 2 days per week. This means you’ll be at your contractual location 3 days a week.