Manager - Post Contract Management

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Manager – Post-Contract Management in Abu Dhabi to oversee the administration, performance and closeout of contracts after award. You will safeguard commercial interests and support business objectives across the contract lifecycle.

You will review contracts, manage risks, monitor milestones and payments, and lead closeout activities while coordinating with finance and stakeholders. A senior level of expertise in contract management is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Procurement, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and contractual recommendations.
• Experience within defense, government, engineering, infrastructure, or manufacturing industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through full lifecycle including award, execution, completion, closeout or termination.
• Review contracts and establish administration plans; identify risks, obligations and stakeholders.
• Monitor performance, milestones, deliverables, payments, renewals and warranties.
• Maintain contract records, trackers, dashboards and reporting mechanisms for visibility.
• Prepare management reports highlighting progress, risks, delays and corrective actions; escalate when required.
• Manage contract variations, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims and disputes.
• Maintain contract risk registers and mitigation plans to minimize exposure.
• Monitor contract financials including values, payments, deductions and penalties; coordinate with Finance.
• Act as primary contractual point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead contract closeout activities and support process improvements and reporting tools.

Skills

Management reporting

Dashboards

Contractual recommendations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Business / Commercial Management / Engineering / Finance / Procurement / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Manager – Post-Contract Management

Job Purpose

The Manager – Post-Contract Management is responsible for managing the administration, performance, compliance, and closeout of contracts following award and execution. The role ensures contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, payments, variations, claims, and risks are effectively controlled throughout the contract lifecycle while safeguarding the organization's commercial interests and supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned contracts throughout the full lifecycle, from award and execution through completion, closeout, or termination, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review contracts, establish contract administration plans, and identify key risks, obligations, responsibilities, and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, including milestones, deliverables, payment schedules, renewals, warranties, and other contractual commitments.
• Maintain contract records, trackers, registers, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to ensure visibility of contract status and performance.
• Prepare management reports highlighting contract progress, risks, delays, issues, and required corrective actions, while escalating critical concerns when required.
• Manage contract variations, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, and disputes, assessing their commercial, financial, and operational impacts.
• Maintain contract risk registers and implement mitigation plans to minimize contractual exposure and protect business interests.
• Monitor contract financial aspects, including contract values, payments, deductions, penalties, and obligations, while coordinating with Finance and relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the primary contractual point of contact, managing relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, customers, and consultants.
• Lead contract closeout activities, capture lessons learned, drive process improvements, and support the implementation of contract management systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Commercial Management, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Procurement, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and contractual recommendations.
• Experience within defense, government, engineering, infrastructure, or manufacturing industries is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• World Commerce & Contracting (WCC)
• CIPS
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
• PMP or equivalent
• FIDIC Certification

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