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About the Role: Manager, Management

Norconsult Telematics is seeking a Manager, Management to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, from tender development to project close-out, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Manager, Management will be responsible for the end-to-end contract lifecycle, working closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Legal, and Operations. This includes developing tender documentation (RFI, RFP, RFQ, PR), managing vendor evaluations, and supporting bid processes through to project awards and contract signing. A key aspect of this role is establishing strategic partnerships with vendors through performance-based agreements and incentive models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, alignment, and tracking for all new and renewal projects in coordination with category departments and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractors and suppliers are registered and qualified according to organizational standards.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including preparation of RFI, RFP, RFQ, and PR documents, ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Work with Legal to finalize and approve contracts, safeguarding organizational interests.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on capability, performance, and potential for long-term strategic partnership.
• Develop partnership models, including revenue-sharing mechanisms and incentive schemes.
• Ensure effective monitoring, administration, and documentation of contractual agreements to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
• Manage and process contract change orders, renewals, and extensions, adhering to budgetary and operational requirements.
• Track contract performance, deliverables, and milestones, coordinating issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise project close-out activities (technical and financial), ensuring proper documentation and settlement.
• Resolve contractual or procurement-related discrepancies within ERP/Oracle systems.
• Lead the Contract Management Section, providing direction, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Define team goals, KPIs, and development plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Motivate and engage team members through coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback.
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and adherence to quality and compliance standards.
• Participate in departmental planning and strategy formulation for Finance & Contract Management operations.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and performance reviews related to contracts and procurement.
• Represent the Contract Management function in cross-departmental meetings, project reviews, and vendor negotiations.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Director – Finance & Contract Management.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in contract management or a related field.
• Strong background in contract change order management, renewal tracking, project close-out coordination, and issue resolution within complex operational environments.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale telecom or infrastructure projects, including project planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams through goal setting, coaching, and performance management.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Analytical thinking and strategic orientation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and establish strategic partnerships.
• Adeptness at developing tender documentation (RFI, RFP, RFQ, PR) and managing vendor evaluations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to lead a critical function within Norconsult Telematics. The role requires collaboration across various departments and with external vendors in a dynamic operational setting.