Job Description:
The Contract Manager shall secure the tenders and contracts on the contractual, financial, and tax aspects both during the Selling and Delivery phases and in coordination with Legal and Finance corporate functions. You will be joining project teams supporting complex projects, at both tendering and execution phases, within a very stimulating cross-functional and multi-cultural environment. In this role, the Contract Manager shall:
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
We are looking for Contract Manager to be part of the Global Customer Projects, which is present in nearly all countries where Schneider Electric operates. We aim to be the first-in-class solutions provider covering all Geographies. You’ll have a chance to work on a wide range of projects that have a meaningful purpose towards sustainability & efficiency.
The Contract Manager shall secure the tenders and contracts on the contractual, financial, and tax aspects both during the Selling and Delivery phases and in coordination with Legal and Finance corporate functions. You will be joining project teams supporting complex projects, at both tendering and execution phases, within a very stimulating cross-functional and multi-cultural environment. In this role, the Contract Manager shall:
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of contractual terms and conditions.
- Engage directly in negotiations with clients, partners, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and establish clear, enforceable obligations.
- Provide critical input into bid development and approval processes, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, risk appetite, and strategic objectives.
- Draft and review contractual correspondence to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with contractual rights and obligations.
- Actively support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of contractual risks while advising on strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Manage and document contractual changes, including scope variations and schedule adjustments, through formal amendments and change orders.
- Lead the preparation, strategy development, and execution of claims—whether pursuing entitlements or defending against disputes—ensuring robust documentation and alignment with contractual provisions.
- Implement and promote internal guidelines and best practices related to change order and claim management, driving consistency and excellence across projects.
- Mentor and coach project and operational teams on contract management principles, fostering a culture of accountability, awareness, and strategic thinking.
- Drive a shift toward proactive risk and contract management, embedding these disciplines as integral components of project delivery and organizational culture.
Qualifications
- Qualified to a degree level in business, engineering, law, construction, finance, or supply chain
- 5-7 years’ experience in Contract Management.
- Preferably possessing a contract management certification.
Language requirements
- Fluent in English (verbal and written). Arabic (verbal and written).
Skills requirement:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on finding practical solutions to complex issues.
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Able to challenge ideas, influence others, and gain stakeholder support.
- Confident in making decisions and recommendations, even when information is incomplete or unclear.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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