Contracts Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Halian International

Halian International
Halian International
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3 weeks ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Our client:
A leading conglomerate in the UAE


Job Purpose:


The Contract Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts related to an ERP transformation programme.

The role requires a deep understanding of legal and business aspects, as well as a strong technical background to ensure that contracts meet the organization's needs and comply with relevant regulations.


  • Essential roles & responsibilities:
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Risk Management:


  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with programme vendor contracts.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure contract compliance.
  • Stay informed about changes in regulations and industry standards that may impact contracts.

Cost Management:


  • Monitor and control costs associated with programme vendor contracts.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization to ensure alignment with relevant programme budget.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate billing.
  • Communication and Collaboration:
  • Work closely with IT teams, legal, procurement, and other relevant departments as required.
  • Provide regular updates to programme leadership on the status of contracts and vendor relationships.
  • Communicate contract terms and conditions to stakeholders and ensure understanding.
  • Facilitate training sessions on contract management best practices.

Functional roles and responsibilities:


Contract Administration:

Develop and implement processes for the administration and tracking of programme vendor contracts.

  • Maintain a centralized repository for all programme vendor contracts and related documentation.
  • Provide regular updates to the Programme and Governance forums on the performance of vendors against contract.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Manage changes in scope or requirements and ensure that contract modifications are properly documented and approved.
  • Participate in reviews of future vendor contracts, if any, to ensure technical and business requirements are defined.

People Management roles and responsibilities:


Vendor Management:


  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with programme vendors. Perform regular reviews on contract performance and update as required.
  • Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations and SLAs.
  • Work with vendors to resolve issues and discrepancies.

Job Requirements

Education/certification and continued education
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Law, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

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Years of experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience and previously must have worked on transformation program
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Knowledge & Skills

  • Proven experience in contract management or a related field, particularly with multiple concurrent vendors.
  • Strong understanding of IT concepts, SaaS contracts, licensing management, technologies, change / transformation programme lifecycles and industry trends.
  • Sound legal knowledge related to contracts and intellectual property.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards.
  • Detailoriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • History of working on a change/transformation programme or within a programme environment is desirable.
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