Talent Pool - Senior Contract Manager

Alstom; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead the development and execution of contract strategies for large-scale rail projects. You will collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to drive robust negotiations and ensure contractual excellence across multinational environments.

With 10+ years of experience in contract management, you will shape commercial and regulatory approaches, manage risks, and mentor teams to deliver milestones on time while upholding the highest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in rail or infrastructure sectors.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and project delivery within multinational environments.
• Deep understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory frameworks relevant to rail transportation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills to influence and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable contract management processes for large-scale rail projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and project management to align contract objectives.
• Ensure reliability in contract execution, monitoring performance and resolving disputes efficiently.
• Drive innovation in contract structuring, adapting to evolving industry standards and client needs.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to elevate contract management capabilities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering

Job description

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. By joining our Talent Pool, you'll be considered for upcoming vacancies that match your background and expertise.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Senior Contract Manager to lead the development and execution of robust contract strategies, working alongside dedicated teams to deliver transformative rail solutions. As a senior leader, you will drive complex negotiations and ensure contractual excellence that shapes the future of mobility in Saudi Arabia.

• Lead scalable contract management processes for large-scale rail projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and project management to align contract objectives.
• Ensure reliability in contract execution, monitoring performance and resolving disputes efficiently.
• Drive innovation in contract structuring, adapting to evolving industry standards and client needs.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to elevate contract management capabilities.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in rail or infrastructure sectors.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and project delivery within multinational environments.
• Deep understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory frameworks relevant to rail transportation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills to influence and guide teams.

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of contract milestones and achievement of strategic project goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in contract disputes, improved efficiency, and proactive risk management.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced technologies and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from the Saudi Arabia office, connecting communities and economies.
• Advance your career through continuous learning, leadership development, and exposure to international projects.

Here, progress isn’t always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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.

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.

Job Type: Experienced