Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

Senior Commercial Manager (India) based in Mumbai, reporting to the Commercial Director, India & Middle East, and working closely with various teams across the Asia Pacific region.

What you'll do

• Provide commercial leadership, guidance, and advice on commercial and contract issues across the full lifecycle of data centre developments.
• Negotiate complex contracts and manage contractual documentation domestically and internationally.
• Lead commercial development reporting and administration for the region with governance and accuracy to stakeholders.
• Support procurement and contract strategies for existing and new hyperscale developments in India.
• Review customer contracts, develop risk management strategy, and manage cost/claims across in-flight projects.
• Resolve contract interpretation issues and disputes while balancing both parties’ objectives.
• Travel to domestic and international data centre sites for project initiation, reviews, audits, commissioning, and closeout as required.

What you'll need

• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience in the construction industry.
• Relevant degree such as Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering (or similar).
• Strong understanding of contract management and administration and contract law.
• Strong communication, negotiation, contract drafting, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success directing and influencing multi-disciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to online collaboration tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.

Nice to have

• Experience in the India construction market, including local partnerships, supply chain constraints, and regulatory approvals.
• Experience in hyperscale, data centre, or fast-track design and construct environments.
• Postgraduate qualifications in law, business, or management.
• Experience managing large-scale contracts (greater than USD $1bn equivalent).

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India.
• Reports to: Commercial Director, India & Middle East.