Senior Contract Manager for Complex Mobility Projects

ALSTOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSTOM is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead contract and claims management on complex mobility projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will work with Project Managers, Directors and Finance teams to translate contractual insight into proactive actions that protect ALSTOM’s interests and help maximize profitability.

You will lead strategy development, monitor obligations, milestones and notices, and guide negotiations through to closure, while fostering contract management maturity

Qualifications

• A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or another relevant discipline.
• Strong expertise in contract and/or claims management within complex project environments.
• The ability to interpret contractual terms, technical requirements and project schedules into clear commercial actions.
• Sound understanding of project financials and how contract management can influence profitability.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with customers and stakeholders.
• A proactive, pragmatic and collaborative approach with ability to anticipate risk and manage priorities.
• The ability to work across functions and with senior stakeholders, customers, partners and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the project s contract and claims strategy, anticipating contractual risks and opportunities and translating them into pragmatic actions.
• Protect contractual and commercial interests by monitoring obligations, milestones, correspondence and notices, and ensuring actions are taken at the right time.
• Lead complex claims and change management, including variations, extensions of time, amendments, claims and counterclaims, through negotiation and closure.
• Provide clear contractual and commercial analysis that supports project decisions, risk mitigation and profitability.
• Share expertise and promote proactive contract management practices across the project.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

English communications

Education

Law degree

Engineering degree

Finance degree

Economics degree

Business degree

Job description

ALSTOM is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead contract and claims management on complex mobility projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will work with Project Managers, Directors and Finance teams to translate contractual insight into proactive actions that protect ALSTOM’s interests and help maximize profitability.

You will lead strategy development, monitor obligations, milestones and notices, and guide negotiations through to closure, while fostering contract management maturity