Senior Manager – Contracts Management at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu

Our Client, Aero Alliance, is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused, and globally competitive aviation hub. We are seeking an accomplished, commercially astute, and results-driven contracts management professional to lead the Airport\'s Contracts Management function and ensure the effective governance of all commercial, operational, engineering, and infrastructure contracts.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager – Contracts Management will provide strategic leadership for the development, negotiation, administration, monitoring, and governance of the Airport\'s contracts throughout their lifecycle. Reporting to Executive Management, the successful candidate will ensure that all contracts are commercially sound, legally compliant, operationally effective, and aligned with the Airport\'s strategic objectives while protecting its commercial interests and delivering value for money.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and implement the Airport\'s Contracts Management Strategy and governance framework.
• Lead the negotiation, administration, monitoring, and lifecycle management of commercial, operational, engineering, infrastructure, concession, and capital project contracts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice on procurement, public-private partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure projects, and strategic commercial initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, concession agreements, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage contract performance, commercial risk, claims, change orders, renewals, and dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to optimise contract outcomes and vendor performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing Contracts Management team while promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A Master\'s Degree (MBA, M.Sc. Procurement, Commercial Management, Construction Law, or a related field) is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional membership of NIQS, NSE, CIPSMN, CIPS, CIArb, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), or other recognised professional bodies will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 12–15 years\' progressive experience in contracts management, commercial management, procurement, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project delivery, including at least 7 years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, commercial governance, procurement, claims management, contract administration, vendor management, and risk management.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in aviation, airports, transportation, infrastructure, construction, energy, or other highly regulated industries will be an added advantage.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Nigeria\'s most significant airport transformation programmes. You will play a critical role in strengthening commercial governance, delivering value-driven contracts, and supporting the successful execution of strategic airport development initiatives while working alongside experienced local and international professionals.