Contract Manager in Emirates Airline UAE

Emirates Airline presently has an opening for qualified and experienced candidates for the role of a Contract Manager  in Emirates airline Dubai, UAE. This job has recently been posted by company’s career page and all desirous aspirants should avail this opportunity and submit their applications now.

Purpose of A Contract Manager

• To review, manage, evaluate and monitor all Emirates Group IT agreements and contracts which cover all products/ services procured by Emirates Group IT.
• This includes contract authoring, review and negotiations, working with indirect channels as well as other IT suppliers, ensuring all operational, commercial, financial and legal requirements are well defined in the interest of the group as whole as well as specific stake holders.

Duties of A Contract Manager in Emirates Airline

• Manage, analyse and monitor all technology contracts with suppliers where they pertain to supplying products/services to Emirates Group.
• Draft and negotiate contract amendments which accurately reflect required modifications to existing contracts.
• Act as a single point of contact for issue of contracts, contract template, work orders and their amendments for specific services and projects.
• Advise the senior management stakeholders to formulate the most appropriate recourse in case of disputes/claims and identify all related implications working closely with legal department.
• Ensure that contracts are compliant with both legal and insurance requirements and to minimize credit exposure of the group by ensuring adequate guarantees are in place.
• Identify and ensure that all international/local tax laws and currency regulations, that may be applicable as a result of the contracted service being provided to international entities, are complied with. Ensure that such contracts attract the least tax liability.
• Ensure to highlight any liabilities and commitments in contracts to stakeholders and other delivery function managers prior to contract signature.
• Carry out periodic reviews of contract templates along with procurement and group legal.
• Ensure to establish a database of contracts for all IT related services and products.
• Maintain and update this database in coordination with group procurement and provide adequate information to senior management team when needed.
• Carry out contract renewals in a timely manner.
• Ensure that contract expiry dates brought to the notice of the stakeholders in a timely manner.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial and contract negotiations role ideally with financial management ability within the IT department of a large organization.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Knowledge of IT products and processes.
• Awareness of prevalent IT product and service methodologies and their basis/financial implications.
• Ability to systematically analyse complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
• Good negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.
• Ability to apply creative thinking to solve problems.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry is an added benefit.

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