Senior Contract Manager

Schneider Electric - Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in the UAE is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating complex agreements, mitigating risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of contract management experience, with strong knowledge of contract law and excellent negotiation skills. Join a company committed to ethics, compliance, and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the relevant industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in negotiating high-value and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts including service agreements and vendor contracts.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
• Lead negotiations with clients and suppliers to secure favorable terms.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Role Purpose

The Senior Contract Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and optimizing commercial outcomes. The role involves managing complex agreements, negotiating terms, and providing strategic guidance to stakeholders to protect the organization’s interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management & Administration
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships.
  • Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of all contractual documents and amendments.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
  • Monitor contract performance and enforce contractual obligations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and business units to align contract terms with organizational objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on contractual matters and risk exposure.
• Negotiation & Strategy
  • Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Develop strategies for contract optimization and cost savings.
• Dispute Resolution
  • Manage and resolve contractual disputes, claims, and variations in a timely and effective manner.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Provide regular reports on contract status, risks, and compliance metrics to senior management.
  • Analyze trends and recommend improvements to contract management processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in [industry].
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in negotiating high-value and complex contracts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

We uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.