Since 2012, Khazna has become the leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s growing digital ecosystem.

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Contracts to join our team, providing senior-level commercial and contract management support across major data center and construction projects. The role will ensure strong governance, effective risk management, and commercial optimization, acting as a trusted advisor to project leadership and delivery teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Contribution

• Provide senior expertise on commercial, contract, and cost matters across major capital projects.
• Support governance, standards, and controls across the project portfolio.
• Act as a commercial partner to Project Directors, PMO, Finance, Procurement, and Legal on high-value/high-risk projects.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage complex contracts including EPC/D&C, consultancy, vendor/supply, service, and subcontract agreements.
• Support procurement strategies and provide commercial input into tenders, evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Participate in high-value negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining balanced risk allocation.

Change, Claims & Risk Management

• Review and advise on variations, claims, and entitlements.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and company policies.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Support budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and commercial baseline development.
• Monitor financial performance versus budget and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Prepare timely, accurate commercial reports and insights for leadership.

Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and consultants on contract-related matters.
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with key contractors and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial practices, systems, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• 12+ years of commercial and contract management experience, ideally in data centers, complex engineering, or construction projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, commercial strategy, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working in multicultural, cross-functional teams and managing external consultants and vendors.
• Proven ability to lead high-value contracts and advise senior stakeholders on complex contractual and financial matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience in multicultural project environments.