Deputy Contracts Manager
Job Code: DCM-OPS-O&M-UAE-001
Deputy Contract Manager
About the Job
Are you a senior contract and commercial professional ready to play a key role in safeguarding and growing long-term FPSO contracts?
As we strengthen and expand our portfolio of long-term FPSO contracts, we are seeking an experienced Deputy Contract Manager who can act as a trusted commercial partner to customers and internal stakeholders—ensuring contracts are executed with precision, transparency, and a focus on value creation—while supporting contract retention, performance, and growth across Operations & Maintenance (O&M) operations.
This is a strategic role working closely with the Contract Manager and Operations leadership, combining commercial discipline, customer relationship management, and financial performance oversight in a complex offshore environment.
If you are commercially astute, relationship driven, and comfortable operating at the intersection of operations, engineering, and finance, we encourage you to apply.
About Us
OCS Services is a leading provider of Operations & Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, and Integrated Crew Management services to the offshore energy sector.
Established as a joint venture between Planet Energy and BW Offshore, OCS operates across Singapore, India, UAE, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria, supporting long-term FPSO and FPU assets worldwide.
Our work is guided by four core values: Trust · Driven · Care · Innovation
Learn more at: www.ocs.services
Join Us!
As we continue to expand into new geographies with several upcoming projects, we are preparing to onboard our future Strategic Planner to support and strengthen our global operations. If you have the expertise to craft actionable strategies, evaluate performance, and coordinate plans that align with corporate and project goals, this is your chance to make an impact that truly matters.
What You Will Do
- Support strategic leadership of FPSO contracts, ensuring retention, growth, and long-term value
- Drive contract governance and performance, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual obligations
- Work closely with Operations and senior leadership to define and execute contract strategies aligned with business objectives
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a key point of contact on contractual and commercial matters
- Lead contract performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and contribution management
- Manage variations, amendments, and scope changes, including commercial negotiations
- Monitor contract level financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow
- Provide accurate forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to senior management
- Identify and pursue opportunities for contract growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization
- Ensure compliance with HSE obligations embedded in contractual requirements
- Mentor and guide contract and cross functional team members
- Support nationalization and people development initiatives, where applicable
What We Are Looking For
- 10–15 years’ experience in contract management, commercial management, or similar roles within Oil & Gas, EPC, or FPSO environments. O&M asset exposure is a strong advantage.
- Strong understanding of FPSO operations, maintenance, engineering, and service delivery models
- Proven experience with contract governance, negotiation, and commercial risk management
- Solid financial acumen, including P&L oversight, forecasting, and margin optimization
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (MBA or equivalent is a strong advantage)
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Confident communicator able to engage effectively with customers, leadership teams, and external partners
- High integrity, resilience, and sound judgment in high-pressure environments
What You Can Expect
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- A senior commercial leadership role supporting long-term FPSO contracts
- Direct exposure to customer engagement and executive level decision-making
- A collaborative, high performance environment focused on value creation and delivery
- The opportunity to influence contract strategy, growth, and financial performance
- A strong culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and operational excellence
Ready to Drive Contract Excellence?
If you are an experienced commercial leader ready to contribute at a senior level in an O&M environment, we would like to hear from you.