Assistant Director - Contract Services

About the role

Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first integrated resort in the UAE set to open in 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, is looking for an Assistant Director to join its Contract Services Team. The role oversees the end-to-end contract lifecycle and works closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Development, IT, Gaming and Hotel Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures and best practices.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle: drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals and close-out.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, procurement standards and internal governance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Development, IT, Gaming and Hotel Operations on contract requirements.
• Review terms and conditions to identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against commitments and service-level agreements.
• Maintain a centralized, accurate and up-to-date contract repository.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on contract status, renewals, compliance, supplier performance and risk exposure.
• Support negotiations with vendors, consultants, contractors and service providers, and help resolve disputes, claims and variations.
• Identify improvements to contract administration and mentor team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management or a related field.
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, construction, real estate or large-scale development is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, contract governance and administration best practices.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and administering complex commercial agreements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• Salary paid in Dirhams (AED).
• Leave policy, healthcare package, incentive programs and other employee benefits.