Senior Contracts Manager

ALSTOM Transmission & Distribution; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSTOM Transmission & Distribution is seeking a Senior Project Contracts Manager for their Riyadh office. The role involves leadership in contract management with a focus on risk mitigation strategies and compliance with business objectives. Candidates should possess a degree in Law or a related field, and strong negotiation and risk management skills are essential for success. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge contract management tools in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Competitive social coverage

Fair and dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field is required.
• Understanding of contract law in a project context.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management activities and teams.
• Develop strategies for extensions of time and variation orders.
• Ensure compliance with business objectives and proactive claim management.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Req ID:489378

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Senior Project Contracts Manager in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive contract management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, knowledgeable teammates. You'll provide essential guidance and leadership to shape proactive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies that align with Alstom's business objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including Project Management and core project teams), ensure meticulous record keeping and file preparation for claim files, and much more.

You'll also lead the contract management activities in Saudi Arabia, ensuring strategic approaches protect Alstom’s interests and foster positive relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers. Day-to-day, you’ll lead the team of Contract Managers across the business (such as Project Contract Managers, Key Supplier Contract Managers, and Project Contract Administrators), coordinate and supervise contract management tasks, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

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  Guidance and leadership in contract management practices,

  
  
  


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  Development of strategies for extensions of time and variation orders,

  
  
  


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  Collaboration with the Project Manager and core project team,

  
  
  


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  Implementation of contract amendments in line with project requirements,

  
  
  


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  Effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the contract process,

  
  
  


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  Maintenance of robust documentation to support claim files,

  
  
  


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  Ensuring compliance with Alstom’s business objectives,

  
  
  


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  Driving proactive claim management,

  
  
  


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  Continuous improvement of contract management processes.

  
  
  

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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  Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field,

  
  
  


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  Experience or understanding of contract law and its application in a project environment,

  
  
  


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  Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies,

  
  
  


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  Knowledge of risk management principles and practices,

  
  
  


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  Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning,

  
  
  


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  Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills,

  
  
  


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  Proactive approach to identifying and managing potential issues

  
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

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  Work with cutting-edge contract management tools and methodologies,

  
  
  


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  Progress towards becoming a leader in strategic contract negotiation and risk management,

  
  
  


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  Utilise our dynamic working environment,

  
  
  


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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
  


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  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

  
  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.