Commercial Senior Manager (Contracts & Commercial Management) Location: Dubai, UAE About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Senior Manager to lead regional contract and commercial management for large-scale energy and engineering projects. This role focuses on post-order phases including after-sales, warranty, maintenance, claims, and contract execution, ensuring strong commercial governance, risk control, and compliance across the full project lifecycle in an international environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end contract management for post-order projects, including fulfilment tracking, after-sales, warranty, and maintenance-related contractual obligations Manage contract review, execution, risk assessment, and mitigation to safeguard commercial interests and project profitability Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, leading negotiations and resolving variations, claims, disputes, and compliance matters Support complex bid, contract structuring, and execution processes across regional and international projects Establish and optimize contract management systems, templates, and documentation to improve standardization and operational efficiency Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, technical, and project teams to provide full lifecycle commercial and contractual support Monitor regulatory, legal, and market developments to ensure proactive governance and risk control Support procurement and supply chain contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and claims handling Build and strengthen the regional contract management function and team capability Qualifications & Preferred Background Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Engineering Management, International Trade, Business, or a related discipline 7+ years of contract and commercial management experience within engineering, infrastructure, energy, or large-scale project environments Strong experience in contract execution, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk management Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts in an international setting Strong knowledge of project lifecycle contracts, commercial governance, and compliance frameworks Experience working on cross-border or multi-country projects within matrix organizations Background in renewable energy, EPC, infrastructure, or equipment-led industries is highly advantageous Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills in fast-paced, global environments