Contract Lead

APM Terminals has embarked on an exciting global growth journey. Building on our extensive industry experience and internationally recognized operational standards, we are shaping a best-in-class implementation setup, combining clear, optimized processes with an agile, forward-looking team. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations.

As part of our Growth Strategy at APM Terminals, we are investing in greenfield projects to expand our existing footprint and working with our existing brownfield sites to ensure best-in-class terminals across the globe. Our ability to design and build a terminal, establish an operational organization and secure commercial business is pivotal to achieving these ambitions.

As part of the BIM PMO team, this position has a global scope and will provide Contract Management support services to capital investment projects, working across the Business Implementation Management (BIM) transversal.

The Contract Lead provides independent contract governance, assurance, compliance oversight, portfolio monitoring, reporting and advisory support across BIM capital projects. The role supports Project Teams and Project Contracts Managers by promoting consistent application of the APM Terminals Contract Management Framework, strengthening contract controls, improving contractual reporting, and supporting proactive management of claims, variations, risks and disputes.

The role works both with projects and across the BIM organisation to strengthen contract management capability, improve standards, embed lessons learned and support continuous improvement of contract management practices.

What We Offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

Location: role is based in The Hague, Netherlands. The role may require occasional travel.

Position reports to: Contract Strategy & Execution Lead – BIM PMO

Key Responsibilities:

The Contract Lead will have the responsibility for the following:

1. Contract Governance & Assurance

Lead and support implementation of the Contract Management Framework across projects through guidance and assurance.

Promote consistent application of contract management standards, procedures, and governance requirements.

Conduct periodic contract health checks and governance reviews.

Review adherence to contractual approval authorities and delegated authority requirements.

Monitor compliance with contractual processes, workflows, and documentation standards.

Support internal and external audits relating to contract management activities.

Identify governance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Monitor implementation and close-out of audit findings and governance actions.

2. Contract Compliance Monitoring

Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, conditions precedent, milestones, deliverables, notice requirements, and key contractual deadlines.

Verify that contractual obligations are appropriately tracked and managed by project teams.

Monitor the validity and tracking of insurances, bonds, guarantees, securities, and warranties.

Review project contract administration practices to ensure contractual obligations, notices, approvals and records are managed in accordance with approved procedures.

Monitor contractor and employer contract compliance trends across projects.

Escalate material contractual non-compliance and emerging contractual concerns to the Contract Strategy & Execution Lead.

Maintain portfolio-level visibility of contractual status across all assigned projects.

Monitor the reporting and management of project claims, variations, notices, compensation events, contractual correspondence, disputes, and key contractual risks.

Review completeness and quality of project contractual records and registers.

Verify that project controls and contract controls…