Siemens

Contracts and Risk Manager (On-Site) – Qatar/Doha

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant international team.

Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Ready to unlock the full potential of technology?

Join our Digital Industry as the Contracts and Risk Manager (On-Site) and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.

You‘ll make an impact by:

Contract Management:

• Oversee all aspects of contract management for the cybersecurity project.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, deadlines, and regulations.
• Mitigate contractual risks and disputes effectively.
• Utilize expertise in construction contracts within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Advise and support project management personnel in contractual and commercial matters, representing Siemens’ interests.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and recovery with customers and contractors.
• Ensure alignment of claim strategies across sites and projects.
• Collaborate with the legal department on legal matters.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively communicate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain positive relationships.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive approach among all project stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies and processes for the project.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Facilitate risk management workshops and lead mitigation efforts independently.
• Monitor and report on the status of project risks to stakeholders.
• In addition, the following shall be specific tasks:
• Prepares and maintains a claim register.
• Prepares and reviews claims and contractual correspondence as well as documentation for substantiation and defense of claims.
• Develops, documents and updates claim and claim defense strategies.
• Assesses and quantifies risks and opportunities resulting from claims.
• Prepares and implements, in collaboration with the Lead Project Controls Engineer, procedures and reporting requirements in regard to scope of works, progress, productivity, time schedule, costs-to-date, costs-to-complete and change-to-the-works orders
• Regular communicates observations and recommendations to Project Directors and management for continuous improvement.

Your success is grounded in;

Education and Certifications:

• Adequate education, preferably BSc or MSc education.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent. MBA is preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Proven experience in construction contracts within the Oil and Gas industry with previous work experience in Middle East region, mainly in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Oman, and familiar with contracts & claim management processes with Oil and Gas companies or end-users.
• Familiarity with EPC brownfield projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in project contract management.
• Demonstrated expertise in project risk management.
• > 10 years professional experience on large EPC project
• > 4 years professional experience as site contract manager of large or medium size EPC projects
• > 2 years professional experience on sites in Middle East: preferred Qatar, then UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Oman.
• > 3 year professional experience in execution of time & material contracts of > 5 M USD volume.

Key Skills and knowledge:

• Contract Management: Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Risk Assessment: Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with contracts and projects.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms while maintaining relationships.
• Legal Knowledge: Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Financial Acumen: Skill in assessing financial implications and conducting cost-benefit analysis.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address contract-related issues and risks proactively.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities for contract and risk evaluation.
• Project Management: Integration of contract and risk management into project planning and execution.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in reviewing contracts and risk assessments.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in managing conflicts related to contracts and risks.
• Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Strategic Thinking: Development and implementation of long-term management strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.

You’ll benefit from

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and professionally.
• Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote, virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.