General Manager - Contracts - Mining Business

The position is for a company which is a diversified group including mining.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE/EXPOSURE:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field, Masters or Any certification in Contract Management is a value addition OR NICMAR

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

- Strong understanding of legal, financial, and operational aspects of contract law

- Experience with high-value, complex contracts.

- Demonstrable evidence of successfully securing contractual claims

- Clients exposure needs to be PSU.

- Prior work exp. in companies viz. L&T, Gammon, SP or Afcons or NCC or MEIL etc. would be advantageous.

- Age group below 40 - 42 (Exceptions for strong & relevant profiles)

- Arbitration successes including demonstration of what's achieved?

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

- Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Should be a team player.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and provide effective solutions.

- Experience with contract management software and systems for prospective implementation (document management systems).

- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

- Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment and adverse scenarios.

- Exposure to FIDIC, ICA and understanding.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

- Provide strategic oversight for key contract negotiations, amendments, and renewals.

- Develop and implement the contract management strategy to support organizational goals and objectives.

- Manage the existing contracts with PSU's at all levels including for forums such as dispute resolution.

Contract Creation, Negotiation, and Execution:

- Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring that all legal and commercial terms meet the organization's interests and objectives.

- Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and operational teams to negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions.

- On major contracts, to provide complete assistance to subcontracts team and consequent contracts management including for contract closure.

Compliance, Risk and Claim Management:

- Monitor and enforce adherence to contract terms, ensuring compliance by all parties.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with contracts, including financial, legal, and operational risks.

- Identify deviations / variations against contract and to protect the contractual right of company.

- Exposure to arbitration proceedings and experience in dealing / briefing counsels

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

- Establish metrics and performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of contract management processes and outcomes.

- Regularly report on the status of contracts, performance, and compliance to senior management and other key stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the primary point of contact for Senior leadership and key internal departments on all contract-related matters.

- Collaborate with various business units (operations, finance, legal, Procurement, etc.) to ensure contracts align with operational needs and strategic objectives.

Contract Administration & Documentation:

- Oversee the development and maintenance of a centralized contract repository to ensure that all contracts and related documents are stored securely and are easily accessible.

- Ensure proper version control and document management practices are followed across all contracts.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in contract law and compliance.

- Ensure all contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory standards.