Senior Contract Manager

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Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Contract Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The Senior Contract Manager (SCM) will be based in Abu Dhabi – UAE and will provide legal and contract support. They will work closely with Legal & Contracts of the Region, BLs and GPMs involved in the Rail Transportation business in the UAE. The SCM will be part of the L&C team of the Middle East Region and will report to the UAE Lead who in turn reports to the Legal & Contracts Director.

• Provide legal and contractual support to all bids and projects relating to HITACHI RAIL in the UAE and drive the contractual actions needed to contribute to HITACHI RAIL profitability and internal targets, with particular view on cash flow enhancement.
• Review bids and draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial contracts to be addressed by HITACHI RAIL BL’s / LoB’s or the local HITACHI RAIL entities in the Middle East countries.
• Possess vast experience with turnkey contracts (e.g. FIDIC), supply contracts, subcontracts, consortium agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, etc.
• Conceive, draft, negotiate and implement contractual and legal solutions fit for the local business context.
• Identify legal stakes so that risks are detected, measured and mitigated throughout contracting and performance monitoring.
• Prepare risk and opportunities registers, identify, quantify, allocate responsibilities and manage risk mitigation with stakeholders of bids and projects.
• Coordinate all legal and contractual matters with offshore HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs involved in the UAE business.
• Document and update learnings from past negotiations and advise onshore and offshore HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs in their negotiations.
• Analyze local laws and regulations to develop local legal expertise and manage external advisors when required.
• Ensure that all documents, licenses and registrations related to HITACHI RAIL entities in the UAE are maintained, renewed and updated.
• Draft and respond to all commercial and contractual correspondence and involve relevant HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs as necessary.
• Provide contractual input/advice in project coordination and progress meetings.
• Formulate and present commercial reports to senior management on all legal and contract activities in the UAE.
• Participate in any legal actions initiated in the UAE in the interest of HITACHI RAIL.
• Support the regional L&C team as requested.
• Contribute to reinforcing HITACHI RAIL’s position in the Middle East countries through secure legal solutions in all business relationships.
• Ensure that HITACHI RAIL instructions, rules and policies are duly applied.

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience as Contract Manager supporting projects in an international environment.
• Excellent communication, influence and interpersonal skills; autonomy and teamwork; ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships while protecting HITACHI RAIL’s commercial integrity.
• Fluency in English and excellent drafting in English.
• Reading and writing in Arabic preferred.

• High motivation and enthusiasm.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to influence decisions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to various environments and countries; able to advise and decide on a wide range of contractual and legal issues and systems.
• Ability to interact with senior management (GPM, Country Director, Units) and secure consensus.

• Take care of personal safety and that of others as practicable.
• Be aware of and play an active role in achieving Hitachi Rail HSE policy & objectives.
• Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
• Use required safety equipment (including PPE).
• Lead by example and encourage saving water & energy, minimize waste and promote recycling.
• Report any safety concerns immediately to line manager and the HSE department.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

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