CONTRACT MANAGER AT DP WORLD | CONTRACT MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

Job Description:

We are seeking a commercially astute and operationally grounded Vessel Contract Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of our offshore assets. In this pivotal role, you will be the ultimate guardian of our Charter Party agreements, ensuring that every vessel—from on-hire to off-hire—operates at peak commercial efficiency. You will serve as the primary diplomatic bridge between the company and our global energy clients, managing expectations, mitigating downtime risks, and ensuring that our technical capabilities perfectly align with project scopes. If you possess a deep understanding of marine contracts and the ability to represent the company with distinction in the energy community, we want you at the helm of our contract operations.

Requirements:

1. Full-Cycle Charter Party Management

• Contractual Stewardship: Manage all vessel contracts from initial on-hire through final off-hire, ensuring strict adherence to the Charter Party terms (e.g., BIMCO, SUPPLYTIME).

• Technical Review: Analyze "Scope of Work" for new tenders to confirm that vessel capacity, crew qualifications, and shore-based support meet or exceed client requirements.

• Problem Mitigation: Proactively advise the Commercial Team on downtime days, deviations, or operational issues that impact invoicing or contractual standing.

2. Strategic Client Relationship Management

• Principal Liaison: Act as the dedicated point of contact for clients throughout the charter term, resolving disputes and facilitating smooth information flow.

• Community Representation: In coordination with the Offshore Director, maintain a high-profile presence within the Marine and Energy communities through regular client visits and networking.

• Reputation Management: Foster long-term "good working relations" by balancing firm contract enforcement with proactive service delivery.

3. Commercial & Operational Integration

• Tender Support: Ensure that the Commercial team is armed with accurate technical data regarding vessel capability and availability for new enquiries.

• Financial Alignment: Monitor and report on any contractual deviations that may affect the company’s bottom line or invoicing accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills:

Technical & Professional Profile

• Experience: Significant experience in Marine Contract Management or Vessel Operations within the Energy sector.

• Legal/Contractual Literacy: Expert understanding of standard maritime charter parties and offshore service agreements.

• Technical Savvy: Ability to interpret vessel specifications and operational limits against complex client scopes of work.

Core Competencies

• Diplomacy & Negotiation: Ability to manage client expectations and resolve contractual friction points with professional grace.

• Analytical Reasoning: High attention to detail regarding downtime calculations and contractual obligations.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration between Offshore, Commercial, and Legal teams.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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