Contract Management Senior Manager

Location: Riyadh, KSA.Years of Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience.Project Duration: 2 months.Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken).Starting Date: as soon as possible. We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Management Senior Manager to lead efforts in enhancing our contract tracking and management processes from initiation to closure. The selected candidate will play a key role in developing comprehensive reports, maintaining a detailed risk register, and coaching internal staff to build long-term capability in contract management practices. This short-term, high-impact role requires hands-on expertise to deliver improvements within a two-month project window.Key Responsibilities:Enhance Contract Tracking:Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.Identify gaps in current contract management practices and implement improvements.Develop Comprehensive Reports:Provide detailed reports that track contract performance and milestones.Deliver periodic progress updates and a final project summary report, highlighting risks and opportunities.Maintain a Risk Register:Establish and maintain a detailed risk register to proactively identify and manage contract-related risks.Provide mitigation strategies and ensure risks are tracked throughout the project.Staff Coaching & Knowledge Transfer:Mentor and coach existing staff on best practices in contract management, fostering skill development.Conduct workshops and one-on-one sessions to ensure smooth knowledge transfer.Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand specific contract requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring all contract management activities meet the organization’s standards and objectives.Qualifications & Experience:15+ years of contract management experience, with proven success in tracking and managing contracts through their entire lifecycle.Expertise in reporting, risk management, and performance tracking.Strong background in mentoring and coaching internal teams in contract management practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Experience working on short-term, high-impact projects is preferred.