Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager | Strategic Projects & Risk Oversight | Saudi Arabia

Location : Al Khobar, KSA

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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