What you’ll be doing
1. Leading and inspiring the defence contract management and CMO teams to deliver operational excellence and strategic outcomes.
2. Building and nurturing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, sector MDs, and defence partners, with culture and inclusion at the core of everything you do.
3. Providing commercial and strategic leadership across BT’s defence portfolio virtual teams and influencing decisions at the highest levels.
4. Driving cost transformation and margin optimisation initiatives to ensure long-term contract sustainability, leading to value for money for our customers.
5. Overseeing the in-life performance of 100+ third-party suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment with BT’s values and customer commitments.
6. Leading change control and contract evolution, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
7. 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 ManagementP&LCommercial AcumenStakeholder ManagementNegotiation
What you'll bring
8. Extensive experience in commercial and contract management with a strong grasp of industry best practices.
9. A track record of managing senior stakeholders in defence or government sectors, with the credibility to influence at the highest levels.
10. Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams—creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.
11. Strategic thinking and transformation leadership, with a history of delivering impactful change programmes.
12. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
13. Eligibility and willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) enhanced security clearance –
Benefits include
• 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.