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About the Senior Manager, Contract Management Role

Vanderlande is seeking a Senior Manager for a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to implementing robust contract management processes and claim strategies across projects, ensuring compliance and safeguarding financial performance in line with company guidelines and project requirements.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Senior Manager will provide strategic contractual guidance and oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle, from the bid stage through to execution. This involves proactive management of contractual obligations, entitlements, and risks to support project teams in making informed commercial decisions and achieving key performance indicators. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong commercial control and ensuring adherence to Vanderlande’s Contract Management Office standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement contract management processes and claim strategies in alignment with company guidelines, processes, and project requirements.
• Analyze contracts to identify formal requirements, claim and risk implications, invoicing plans, and opportunities during bid and execution stages.
• Manage contractual correspondence and documentation, ensuring all notifications are compliant.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams by understanding and interpreting contract terms.
• Increase awareness among relevant project participants regarding the operational implementation of Contract Management strategies.
• Drive the change and claims processes from end-to-end, including identification, documentation, preparation, positioning, and resolution.
• Safeguard project performance and financial KPIs through proactive management of contractual obligations, entitlements, and risks.
• Offer strategic contractual guidance to project teams to facilitate informed decisions and strong commercial control.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of contract administration, encompassing commercial governance, reporting, and risk monitoring, in line with Vanderlande’s Contract Management Office and related company processes.
• Support and, when necessary, lead contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure outcomes comply with established strategies and objectives.
• Review Purchasing and Subcontract contracts, providing contractual advice to the procurement team.
• Collaborate closely with the Contract Management Office, Project Managers, Legal, Procurement, and Finance departments to ensure alignment and commercial excellence.

Required Experience and Professional Skills

Candidates for this Senior Manager position should possess a robust background in contract management and commercial governance within complex project environments. The role demands a professional with a proven ability to navigate intricate contractual landscapes and drive effective claim resolution.

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in contract management or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and manage complex contracts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in driving change and claims processes, from initiation to resolution.
• Strong negotiation skills with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration and Organizational Impact

This role demands significant collaboration with various departments, including the Contract Management Office, Project Management, Legal, Procurement, and Finance. The Senior Manager's contributions directly impact project performance, financial stability, and the overall commercial success of Vanderlande's operations in Riyadh by ensuring robust contractual oversight and strategic guidance.

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time Senior Manager position in Riyadh. Vanderlande values professionals who can contribute to its commitment to operational excellence and strategic contract management within a dynamic project environment.