Manager - Post Contract Management

EDGE; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Manager – Post-Contract Management to oversee contracts from award through closeout, ensuring compliance and protecting commercial interests. This role requires 7–10 years in contract/ Commercial Management, including reporting and risk mitigation, with a focus on cross‑functional coordination.

Ideal candidates will monitor performance, manage variations and disputes, and drive process improvements through robust dashboards and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, business admin, commercial management, eng, finance, procurement or related field.
• 7–10 years in contract/commercial management or related fields.
• Experience with defense/government/engineering/infrastructure/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through full lifecycle from award to closeout or termination.
• Review contracts and establish administration plans; identify risks, obligations and stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, payments, renewals, warranties, and obligations.
• Maintain contract records, trackers and dashboards; ensure visibility of status and performance.
• Prepare management reports on progress, risks, delays, issues and corrective actions; escalate critical concerns.
• Handle contract variations, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims and disputes; assess impacts.
• Maintain contract risk registers and mitigation plans to protect business interests.
• Monitor contract financials including values, payments, deductions, penalties; coordinate with Finance.
• Act as primary contractual point of contact with internal teams, suppliers, customers and consultants.
• Lead contract closeout, capture lessons learned and drive process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Financial analysis

Reporting & dashboards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related

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