Manager - Contracts Management

This role will be responsible for end-to-end contract management of projects, including review of contractual terms, management of correspondence, handling deviations and variations and ensuring proper closure. The position requires managing claims, dispute resolution and providing contractual support to project teams. In addition, the role will oversee performance management, training adherence, attrition control and process improvement, with a focus on digitization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

• Responsible for overall contract management of projects from award to closure.
• Manage contractual correspondence with clients, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Review deviations, variations and work order amendments in line with contractual obligations.

2.

• Review and evaluate claims raised under contracts.
• Lead and support dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard company interests.
• Ensure timely escalation and settlement of contractual issues.

3.

• Oversee final closure of contracts in compliance with company and client requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping and audit readiness.

4.

• Prepare MIS reports and presentations on contract status, claims, disputes and closures for senior management review.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates for decision-making.

5.

• Ensure adherence to performance management and appraisal processes and timelines for all direct reports.
• Drive adherence to the training calendar and encourage team participation in capability-building programs.
• Control and reduce attrition in the team through effective engagement, development and retention initiatives.

6.

• Undertake and review process improvement initiatives in contract management.
• Support digitization efforts to streamline contract review, correspondence, claims and closure processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Law, Engineering, Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in large projects/engineering/construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract law, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Exposure to digitization initiatives and process improvement preferred.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in contract drafting, review and management.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Proficiency in claims evaluation and work order amendments.
• Excellent MIS preparation and presentation abilities.
• People management skills with focus on performance, training and retention.
• Analytical thinking with a process improvement and digitization mindset.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination.