Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for energy projects, including contract initiation, tendering, evaluation, award, amendments, extensions, renewals, and contract closeout/termination.

Prepare, review, and issue contract and tender documents in accordance with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and project requirements.

Ensure Local Content and localization requirements are appropriately incorporated into tender documents, scopes of work, contractual terms, evaluation criteria, and supplier/contractor obligations.

Develop, implement, and monitor Local Content requirements and plans across energy projects, procurement activities, and the full contract lifecycle.

Monitor contract performance and ensure all contractual, commercial, Local Content, and localization obligations are fulfilled by contractors, suppliers, and service providers.

Ensure compliance with the requirements, regulations, methodologies, and applicable guidelines of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), where applicable.

Coordinate with Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure Local Content and localization requirements are embedded in project and contracting strategies.

Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to communicate, obtain, validate, and monitor required Local Content documentation, plans, reports, certificates, and supporting evidence.

Monitor and evaluate contractor and supplier performance against agreed Local Content commitments, targets, and contractual obligations, and identify and address gaps or non-compliance.

Incorporate Local Content requirements into contract strategies, tendering processes, commercial evaluations, and contract management activities to maximize local economic value and localization opportunities.

Support the identification and development of opportunities to increase local sourcing, local manufacturing, local services, workforce localization, and capability development within energy projects and supply chains.

Coordinate and process all contract-related actions, including renewals, amendments, extensions, variations, claims, and terminations, ensuring that Local Content and localization implications are properly assessed and addressed.

Review proposed contract changes and variations to assess their potential impact on Local Content commitments, targets, and compliance requirements.

Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and management updates covering contract status, Local Content performance, localization targets, compliance, risks, and corrective actions.

Maintain accurate and auditable records of contracts, Local Content commitments, supporting documentation, performance data, and compliance evidence throughout the contract lifecycle.

Support audits, assessments, and reviews related to contracts, procurement, Local Content, and localization requirements, and coordinate the timely closure of findings and corrective actions.

Identify contractual and Local Content risks and support the development and implementation of mitigation plans to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Support the department in achieving procurement, contract management, Local Content, and localization objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable company policies, regulations, and industry requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the same field.

Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is beneficial § Contract Management certification (e.g., CPCM) are preferred for contracts planning/ management .