Manager - Contracts and Commercial

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.Apply now and be part of a future-focused organization shaping tomorrow’s success.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.Key Skills & CompetenciesPost-Award Contract Management & AdministrationContractual & Commercial ManagementClaims, Disputes & Variation ManagementCommercial & Financial ControllingContractor Performance & Risk ManagementMinimum Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.Minimum 7 years of experience in similar position.