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Why to apply for this opportunity?

You'll be part of the Global Customer Projects Business, which has a footprint in all countries where Schneider Electric operates. We aim to be the first-in-class solutions provider covering all Geographies. You'll have a chance to work on a wide range of projects that have a meaningful purpose towards sustainability & efficiency. You'll get to be part of a highly diversified team from all over the globe, where we share knowledge, experience & best practices.

Your Role in a Brief:

We are seeking a Contract Manager to support our NEAL Execution Hub and RAC Projects in the NEAL perimeter, managing complex cross-border projects. The Contract Manager shall secure the tenders and contracts on the contractual, financial, and tax aspects during the Selling and Delivery phases and in coordination with Legal, tax and Finance corporate functions. You will be joining project teams supporting complex projects, at both tendering and execution phases, within a very stimulating cross-functional and multi-cultural environment. In this role, the Contract Manager shall:

• Perform T&C review & propose winning contractual set-up

• Participate in negotiations with the various external project stakeholders, including the client, potential partners, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Contribute to the bid approval process as part of the group's governance

• Work with the project manager, to implement the processes and tools with external parties (communication, change management, etc.) to ensure efficient contractual follow-up

• Draft and/or review contractual correspondences to ensure compliance with rights and obligations under the contract

• Support the project manager on risk & opportunity identification and management

• Ensure the proper follow-up of contractual changes to the scope and schedules, including additional work through the management of amendments

• Prepare, define the strategy, and pursue (or defend) claims.

• Deploy CPP Change order & Claim guidelines & best practices

• Coach & mentor operational teams on contract management topics

• Drive cultural change toward risk & contract management

Qualifications

About You

• Qualified to a degree level in business, engineering, law, construction, finance, or supply chain management.
• 8 years experience in Contract Management and project-based environment
• Preferably possessing a contract management certification such as those from WorldCC

Language requirements

• Fluent in English & Arabic (verbal and written)

Skills requirement:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical with a solution-oriented approach to complex challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to challenge, influence, and convince the stakeholders
• Ability to make decisions/recommendations in complex contexts often with imperfect/missing conditions

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 00940X