Manager - Contracts and Commercial

Confidential Government; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 240.000 - 420.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks a senior Post-Award Contract Manager to lead contract administration, ensure compliance, and safeguard commercial interests across projects. You will monitor performance, manage variations and claims, and coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Project Management to deliver governance and timely close-out.

The role requires 7+ years in contract management and a relevant bachelor’s degree, with strong negotiation skills and experience with SLAs,

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract management roles.
• Experience with post-award processes and governance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee post-award contract administration, ensuring compliance and deliverables.
• Monitor financial performance, payments, variations, and cost overruns.
• Manage claims, change orders, disputes, and remedies with Legal and stakeholders.
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Manage amendments, extensions, renewals, terminations, and close-outs.
• Develop standardized contract administration procedures and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and PM to ensure effective execution and risk management.
• Support pre-award activities including drafting, negotiating terms, and tender clarifications.
• Post-Award Contract Management & Administration
• Contractual & Commercial Management
• Contractor Performance & Risk Management

Conhecimentos

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Governance & risk

Formação

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descrição da vaga

A leading semi-government entity in Saudi Arabia’s is looking for skilled professionals to join its growing team. Headquartered in Riyadh, the organization plays a strategic role in supporting economic development initiatives and driving long-term impact across key sectors.

If you are looking for a meaningful career with an organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and industry excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of something impactful.

Job Purpose:

To lead and oversee post-award contract management and administration, ensuring effective contract execution, compliance with contractual obligations, and protection of the organization’s commercial interests. The role is responsible for managing contract performance, financial commitments, claims, variations, and contractual risks while ensuring effective governance, stakeholder coordination, and timely contract close-out.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and oversee post-award contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, and approved commercial terms.
• Monitor contract financial performance, payment entitlements, expenditure commitments, variations, and potential cost overruns.
• Manage contractual claims, change orders, disputes, delay penalties, and contractual remedies in coordination with Legal and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor and service provider performance against contractual SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Manage contract amendments, extensions, renewals, terminations, final settlements, and commercial close-out.
• Develop and implement standardized contract administration procedures, monitoring systems, reporting dashboards, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Project Management, to ensure effective contract execution and risk management.
• Support pre-award procurement activities, including contract drafting, commercial terms development, tender clarifications, contractual risk assessments, and complex contract negotiations.
• Post-Award Contract Management & Administration
• Contractual & Commercial Management
• Contractor Performance & Risk Management

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar position.