Manager ICT Contract Management (Emirati Talent)

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This role is for an experienced ICT contract manager who can steer complex ICT agreements end to end, acting as the liaison between sales, solution and delivery and Legal and Finance in the UAE. You will manage Frame Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work and Software License Agreements, maintain records and renewal dates, and deliver reports. The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years in the ICT services sector, strong knowledge of commercial terms and corporate T&Cs, Oracle ERP experience, and solid negotiation, communication and project management skills. To apply, tailor your resume to show contract types handled, quantify outcomes, and demonstrate cross functional collaboration and risk management; highlight Emirati Talent status if relevant.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides contractual support to the sales, solution and delivery teams to finalize agreements with selected suppliers and vendors, including drafting contracts, reviewing contracts, managing contract novation and providing guidance based on the best practice.
• Provides contractual support to the sales, solution and delivery teams during complex Frame Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Software License Agreements, Service Provider Agreements negotiations.
• Involved in the contractual process and engages with internal key stakeholders for the contract drafting and contract negotiations with customers and selected vendors. 
• Serves as the point of contact on contractual matters. Acts as the contractual “middleman” between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of potential variations.
• Communicates and manages workflow of all contract stages and delivers periodic reports on the contract progress to the relevant decision-making bodies and key internal stakeholders.
• Maintains contractual records, renewal dates and documentation.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with Legal Department.
• Assists with reviewing and updating contractual templates, provides advice to the relevant team members when required.
• Able to project manage confidential assignments and work with the relevant teams in an agreed framework.
• To coordinate with different EITC departments including but not limited to Legal and Finance, however, should be able to be proactive in the coordination.

Qualifications, Experience And Skills:

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in legal, business or IT

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in ICT services industry
• Understanding of key commercial and legal elements and pricing structures of supplier’s contracts
• Knowledge of contract management, and a complete understanding of Corporate T’s & C’s

Skills

• Knowledge of Contracts and Corporate Terms and Conditions. 
• Good Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle).
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal & written English.
• Good organization skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Numerical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management skills