Contract Manager Schneider Electric - UAE

In this role, the Contract Manager shall:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of contractual terms and conditions.
• Engage directly in negotiations with clients, partners, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and establish clear, enforceable obligations.
• Provide critical input into bid development and approval processes, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, risk appetite, and strategic objectives.
• Draft and review contractual correspondence to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with contractual rights and obligations.
• Actively support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of contractual risks while advising on strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Manage and document contractual changes, including scope variations and schedule adjustments, through formal amendments and change orders.
• Lead the preparation, strategy development, and execution of claims whether pursuing entitlements or defending against disputes ensuring robust documentation and alignment with contractual provisions.
• Implement and promote internal guidelines and best practices related to change order and claim management, driving consistency and excellence across projects.
• Mentor and coach project and operational teams on contract management principles, fostering a culture of accountability, awareness, and strategic thinking.
• Drive a shift toward proactive risk and contract management, embedding these disciplines as integral components of project delivery and organizational cultur