An exciting opportunity has arisen with a large public sector transport organisation seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead the management of a complex portfolio of high-value franchise and operational contracts. The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring contractual compliance, supplier performance, financial control and the effective delivery of critical services across a major transport programme Client Details The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Manchester. Description Lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts. Develop and implement contract management strategies, governance arrangements and best practice frameworks. Manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring contractual obligations and performance standards are achieved. Lead commercial negotiations, contract variations and complex change activities. Monitor commercial performance, identifying opportunities to improve value for money and operational outcomes. Oversee financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting. Identify, assess and manage commercial risks across the contract portfolio. Provide commercial advice and support to senior stakeholders and programme leadership teams. Support dispute resolution activities and ensure robust contract governance processes are maintained. Lead and develop commercial capability across the wider organisation.Profile Significant experience managing complex, high-value contracts within a large and multifaceted organisation. Strong commercial and contract management background, including negotiation of major contractual arrangements. Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving contract performance improvements. Experience of financial management, business planning, budgeting and forecasting. Ability to operate at a senior level, influencing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading teams and supporting organisational development initiatives. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience within transport, infrastructure or wider public sector environments. Knowledge of commercial governance, contract law and contract dispute resolution. Understanding of public sector funding and governance arrangements. Experience supporting major transformation, operational or franchising programmes.Job Offer This is an exciting 2 year fixed-term contract for a leading public sector organisation in Manchester going through so much commercial change, this role is hybrid working in Manchester City Centre and a salary of up to £85,000 for the right candidate