Deputy Manager - Contract Management

About the role

Pakistan Single Window is hiring a Deputy Manager for Contract Management in Karachi. The role covers drafting and reviewing contracts, managing the contract lifecycle, supporting procurement, handling claims and disputes, reporting to senior management and ensuring compliance with the PPRA framework.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and finalize contracts, purchase agreements, framework agreements, SLAs, NDAs and MoUs, ensuring they are commercially sound, legally compliant and aligned with organizational policy and risk appetite.
• Prepare contract summaries, risk registers and obligation trackers for senior management review.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including milestones, deliverables, change orders and variations, and monitor performance against KPIs, SLAs and payment schedules.
• Maintain a centralized, auditable contract repository and coordinate renewals, extensions and terminations.
• Support procurement by helping prepare tender documents (RFX) and procurement contracts.
• Handle contractor/vendor claims, back charges, penalties and dispute resolution, and liaise with the Legal team on arbitration, DAB or litigation matters.
• Serve as the main point of contact for contract queries, report on contract status, risks and vendor performance, and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with rules, laws and SOPs, and develop and review contract management policies and templates.

Required profile

• University degree (16 years of education) in Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Contract Management or a related field; law or master's degree preferred.
• Certification in Contract Management is a plus.
• 6 to 7 years of progressive experience in contract management, with at least 3 years preferably in a public sector or state-owned enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience managing contracts across civil works, IT/technology, professional services, goods and supplies, and consultancy services.
• Proven track record of independent contract negotiations, risk identification and mitigation, and of handling high-value tenders.

Required skills

• Strong drafting of commercial and procurement contracts, LOIs, MoUs, NDAs, SLAs and procurement correspondence.
• Working knowledge of the PPRA Framework (Federal or Provincial), the Contract Act 1872 and administrative law principles applicable to SOEs.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions (Red/Yellow/Silver Book) and contract close-out procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for trackers, pivot reports and dashboards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Fuel card
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive work culture