Assistant Director - Contract Services

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island invites an experienced professional to join our Contract Services Team as Assistant Director. You will oversee the contract lifecycle from drafting to close-out, develop policies, and ensure governance in a fast-paced hospitality development project in the UAE.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in contract management or related fields, with strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder skills to support cross-department collaboration across Legal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, supply chain, construction, or related field.
• 5–7 years in contract management, procurement, or commercial management.
• Hospitality, gaming, construction, real estate, or large-scale development experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, terms, governance, and best practices.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex agreements.
• Proficient in MS Office and contract management systems.
• Analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle: drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement standards.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Development, IT, Gaming, and Hotel Operations departments.
• Review terms to identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Maintain oversight of obligations, milestones, renewals, and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and deliverables.
• Develop a centralized contract repository with accurate records.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on contract status, renewals, compliance, and risk.
• Support negotiations with vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Assist in resolving disputes, claims, and variations with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes and efficiency.
• Mentor and support Contract Services team members.
• Ensure confidentiality of all contractual and company information.
• Participate in meetings, providing advice on contract-related matters.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, multicultural work environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island: Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Assistant Director to join our Contract Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out activities.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, approved procurement standards, and internal governance procedures.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Development, IT, Gaming, Hotel Operations, and other departments to support contract requirements.
• Review contractual terms and conditions to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Maintain oversight of contract obligations, deliverables, key milestones, expiry dates, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against contractual commitments, service-level agreements, and agreed deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract repository, ensuring records are accurate, complete, current, and easily accessible.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on contract status, renewals, compliance metrics, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
• Support negotiations with vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Assist in the resolution of contract disputes, claims, variations, and commercial issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, controls, documentation, and overall operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support Contract Services team members, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all contractual, commercial, supplier, and company information.
• Participate in departmental and inter-departmental meetings, providing advice and recommendations on contract-related matters.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and multicultural work environment.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management, or a related field.
• Experience within hospitality, gaming, construction, real estate, or large-scale development environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, contract governance, and administration best practices.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.