Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager | Strategic Projects & Risk Oversight | Saudi Arabia

Location : Al Khobar, KS

A Pre-Contracts | Risk Management | Execution Oversight | Regional Strategy Alignment Balance Risk. Drive Value. Champion Smart Contracts. HR Corner Group is supporting a global client in their search for a commercially astute and strategically minded

Commercial Manager

to join their operations in

Al Khobar , with full coverage across

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . This is not your average commercial role — it's a hybrid opportunity combining

pre-contract leadership, post-award oversight , and

regional risk strategy . You’ll also be a regional liaison for

global commercial initiatives , ensuring consistency in commercial awareness and risk management training across the KSA business. The role reports into senior regional leadership and plays a pivotal part in shaping both

client satisfaction and commercial protection . Your Mission

Pre-Contract Leadership Oversee all

pre-contract activities

across Saudi Arabia, including bid review, commercial risk profiling, pricing validation, and contract alignment.

Lead commercial input into tender strategies, ensuring

balanced risk and commercial advantage .

Risk Management & Governance Embed

commercial risk frameworks , mitigation strategies, and playbooks across operating units in KSA.

Provide

risk advisory

services to project teams and leadership, balancing the client’s and company’s interests.

Post-Award Oversight (As Bandwidth Permits) Support

contract execution , including commercial change management, claims, variations, and ongoing commercial performance.

Monitor compliance with commercial obligations, tracking deviations, and escalation points.

Global Commercial Alignment & Training Represent the KSA region in global commercial initiatives,

with a focus on standardisation, consistency, and knowledge transfer.

Drive

Commercial Awareness Training

across teams to uplift capability and ensure contract clarity and accountability at all levels.

Internal & External Engagement Serve as a key interface between

legal, operations, finance, and executive teams

to ensure seamless contract lifecycle management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, partners, and vendors to support transparency and healthy contract collaboration.

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise 10–15 years of experience in

commercial management

within engineering, infrastructure, or professional services environments.

Proven track record managing

pre-contract, post-award, and commercial risk

across

large-scale or government projects in KSA .

Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of

contract law , regional regulations, commercial frameworks, and international contracting models.

Proficient in

risk profiling , negotiation strategy, cost control, and commercial reporting.

Soft Skills That Set You Apart Excellent judgment with the ability to assess

commercial exposure and value creation

opportunities.

Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, with an ability to lead through influence.

Sharp eye for both

detail and strategy , with an ownership mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Business, Law, Engineering, or related field

(Commercial or Legal focus preferred)

Relevant certifications in

Contract Management, Risk Management, or Project Controls

are a strong advantage

Why This Role?

Be the commercial linchpin for an entire

nationwide operation

Shape how commercial and risk frameworks are executed

regionally and globally

Contribute directly to

business performance, client relationships, and organisational maturity Control Risk. Shape Value. Build Commercial Resilience.

Ready to lead commercial strategy across Saudi Arabia and beyond? Reach out to

HR Corner Group

today for a confidential discussion.

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