Senior Manager - Strategic Commercial Contracts
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We are looking to hire a **Senior Manager – Strategic Commercial Contracts** who will be responsible for overseeing and managing high\-value, complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective risk mitigation for **our client based in Dubai, one of the leading semi\-government organizations in the region.** This position is a contract role with an initial duration of **8 months and is renewable** . The role sits within the C
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We are looking to hire a
Senior Manager – Strategic Commercial Contracts
who will be responsible for overseeing and managing high-value, complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective risk mitigation for
our client based in Dubai, one of the leading semi-government organizations in the region.
This position is a contract role with an initial duration of
8 months and is renewable
.
The role sits within the Commercial function and reports directly to the Head of Commercial Contracts and Governance.
We are looking for a commercially astute and strategic Senior Manager with strong experience in
contract management, negotiation, governance, and commercial tendering
.
You should possess the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments while driving contract performance and compliance across
large-scale, high-value agreements
.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic contract management processes and frameworks
- Manage the full lifecycle of strategic commercial contracts, including renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Support the negotiation and execution of
- high-value, complex contracts
- (e.g., concession agreements, partnerships, and service agreements
- exceeding AED 600M
- )
- Ensure all contracts align with organizational objectives, governance frameworks, and risk management policies
- Support tendering activities by preparing and reviewing contract documentation and commercial terms
- Partner with senior leadership, legal, and cross-functional teams to provide expert contractual advice and guidance
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external commercial partners
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks through proactive management and regular audits
- Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with agreed deliverables and obligations
- Resolve contractual issues and disputes in a timely and commercially effective manner
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and prepare reports on performance, risks, and strategic insights for senior management
- Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field
- 5–7+ years of overall experience, with at least
- 3–5 years in strategic contract management or commercial roles
- Strong experience in contract negotiation, administration, and governance frameworks
- Exposure to commercial tendering and procurement processes
- Industry experience within aviation or related sectors is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of local laws, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools
Availability
- Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within 30 days of accepting the offer
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