Position Description:
At CGI, we empower our commercial professionals to shape outcomes that directly influence the success of major UK transformation programmes. As a Contracts and Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving value for clients, safeguarding delivery excellence, and strengthening long-term partnerships across high-profile public sector engagements. You will help steer strategic decisions, elevate commercial performance, and guide teams to make informed, forward-looking choices. Here, you can take ownership of complex challenges, contribute creatively to continuous improvement, and thrive in a supportive environment that encourages growth and meaningful impact.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will lead the day-to-day management of several multi-million-pound contracts, taking ownership of commercial matters and shaping high-quality proposals. You will influence key decisions, strengthen internal and client relationships, and proactively address issues to protect value and maintain trust. Working collaboratively across teams, you will help refine commercial approaches, improve processes, and guide colleagues to enhance commercial awareness.
You will also play a key role in advising sector leadership, identifying risks, and recommending innovative, practical solutions that support sustainable long-term outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
Lead & influence: Manage complex contracts and guide commercial decision-making.
Build & strengthen: Develop effective relationships across CGI and client organisations.
Resolve & protect: Address issues and disputes with clarity and professionalism.
Review & mitigate: Assess risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
Shape & deliver: Contribute to the commercial aspects of bids and proposals.
Guide & challenge: Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on commercial risks.
Support & develop: Improve commercial capability through guidance and training.
Improve & innovate: Drive continuous improvement across commercial practices.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed, you will bring strong commercial management experience, the confidence to lead complex negotiations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and professionally. You should also be comfortable challenging constructively and collaborating across teams to deliver successful outcomes.
You should have:
At least 5 years’ experience managing diverse commercial contracts.
Degree-level education (ideally Legal, Business, or Finance).
Professional membership (e.g., WCC) – highly desirable.
Proven negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage pressure, conflicting priorities, and complex scenarios.
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
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Skills:
1. Detail-oriented
2. Negotiation