Contract Manager

Our Vision:
Continue to be the leading UK mobile infrastructure services company. Our Mission:
To be famous for excellence in delivery, embracing transformation with our people and our customers at its heart. We are at an exciting time in our company’s development. We've come a long way since we were first formed in 2012. From the rollout of new technologies and managing complex legislation affecting the industry, we are leading the conversation on innovation and developing sharper solutions to serve our customers better.

We collaborate as a team to meet the high standards expected of us and demand the best of ourselves through our values.

The Contract Manager plays a critical role within the Cornerstone Sales & Commercial Team. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the successful implementation, delivery, and management of Power as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Coverage as a Service (CaaS) contracts, driving customer satisfaction, service level agreement (SLA) compliance, commercial performance, and revenue generation. The role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, maintaining strong customer relationships, mitigating contractual risks, and ensuring alignment with Cornerstone's strategic objectives.

• Manage a portfolio of active PaaS, IaaS, and CaaS contracts.
• Evaluate contract proposals and provide recommendations aligned with business strategy and commercial objectives.
• Develop and implement effective contract lifecycle management strategies.
• Oversee contract implementation to ensure all deliverables are achieved in line with agreed timelines, specifications, and contractual commitments.
• Manage contract amendments, variations, renewals, and extensions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Resolve contractual disputes and facilitate successful contract modifications where required.
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and governance processes.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across existing and prospective customer accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leaders and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between customers and internal teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Experts, Strategic Account Leads, New Business Managers, Legal, Finance, and Operational teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.

• Monitor contract performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and commercial commitments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, issues, and performance concerns.
• Prepare regular reports on contract performance, customer satisfaction, revenue generation, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct contract audits and performance reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Analyse contract data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
• Escalate critical issues appropriately and drive resolution through effective stakeholder engagement.

• Ensure contractual compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
• Support and actively contribute to Cornerstone's:
  Health & Safety obligations, Environmental commitments, Business Continuity arrangements, Information Security standards, Regulatory Compliance framework.
• Monitor contract compliance and manage corrective actions where required.
• Ensure robust risk management practices are embedded…