Senior Manager Strategic Commercial Contracts - 7 Month Contract Role

Transguard Workforce Solutions continues to lead the UAE market as a trusted partner for innovative and fully integrated HR services. With more than a decade of experience and a highly skilled team, we are proud to support organizations across the region with tailored workforce solutions.

We are currently hiring a Senior Manager Strategic Commercial Contracts - 7 Months Contract Role on behalf of a prestigious client, based in their Dubai office.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager of Strategic Commercial Contracts will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our critical and complex strategic commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company goals, and mitigating risk. This position requires a high level of expertise in contract negotiation, management, and strategy, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement strategic contract management processes and procedures.
• Manage the strategic contracts lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Support the negotiation and execution of high-value and complex commercial contracts, such as fuel concession agreement, ground handling agreement, and partnership contracts, with a value of in excess of AED 600 million.
• Manage the strategic contracts lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Ensure contracts align with company objectives, compliance requirements, and risk management policies.
• Support Commercial contracts team in the Tender process by preparing all relevant tender documents as required.
• Partner with senior leadership, legal teams and other departments to understand business needs and objectives.
• Provide expert advice on contractual terms and conditions, and guide teams through contract-related issues.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and external commercial partners.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with commercial strategic contracts.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of contracts to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor contract performance and deliverables, ensuring all parties meet their obligations.
• Address and resolve any issues or disputes that arise during the contract lifecycle.

Skills & Tools:

• An understanding of the complexity and opportunities present in the airport business.
• An understanding of Local Laws and Governance
• An ability to think outside the box and respond to business demands.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, reviewing and administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders.