Job Description Summary

The Senior Contracts Manager serves as a key contracts leader for high-priority and complex programs, providing strategic oversight across the full contract lifecycle - from initial solicitation and proposal review through contract administration, execution, and closeout. This role is responsible for protecting the business through sound contractual guidance, effective risk management, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract terms and conditions, a strong grasp of contract law and legal principles, and the ability to assess, draft, and negotiate contractual language with confidence. This individual identifies areas of risk, develops practical mitigation strategies, and helps the business reach compliant, commercially sound outcomes.

Working closely with internal stakeholders across Program Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Legal, the Senior Contracts Manager acts as a trusted advisor on contractual matters. The role requires the ability to clearly explain terms, articulate risks and opportunities, support or lead negotiations, and guide teams toward solutions that align with business objectives and compliance requirements.

Job Description

• Act as the senior contracts point of contact for critical and complex programs.
• Manage the full contracting lifecycle, including solicitation review, proposal support, contract formation, administration, change management, and closeout.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms and conditions, including redlining and risk analysis.
• Interpret contractual provisions and assess legal and commercial implications.
• Identify contractual risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders and leaders.
• Advise business leadership on contract exposure, including the financial or commercial implications of contractual risk.
• Support and lead contract negotiations with customers and other counterparties as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop compliant, practical contracting solutions that meet business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of customers and internal partners.
• Resolve complex contractual and business issues within area of expertise.
• Apply knowledge of FAR and applicable supplements where relevant, and/or demonstrate strong capability in commercial and international contracting.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support Lean adoption to improve contracting efficiency and business performance.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence.
• Support domestic and international travel as business needs require

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in contracts management, contract negotiation, and contract administration in a complex business environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legal principles, and contract terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to review and redline agreements, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience advising senior leaders on contractual matters and business risk.
• Familiarity with government contracting regulations, including FAR and supplements, is preferred; strong commercial and international contracting experience is also valuable.
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple business functions and influence without direct authority.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives focused on process improvement and Lean principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex issues with sound judgment

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with U.S. Government (USG) Contracts, International Direct Commercial Sale Contracts, or Civil Contracts.
• High energy team player.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Project management skills.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. The UK Contracts team is based in the Cheltenham office.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.

Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension

• Bonus

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB3

Relocation Assistance Provided: No