Embraer Services & Support / Defense (EMEA)
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Contract Administrator to join our EMEA Defense Aftermarket Services and Support organization.
Location: Dubai, UAE
Contract Administrator – Defense Aftermarket
MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the contract management process within Services & Support, ensuring full lifecycle oversight.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, timely delivery of milestones, and alignment with financial targets (revenue, cost, gross margin).
- Monitor and control financial performance of contracts, including forecasting and reporting.
- Act as a strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and customers, promoting collaboration, integration and transparency.
- Conduct risk analysis, identify early warnings, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure smooth contract execution.
- Manage customer communications with clarity and professionalism, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
PROFILE OF THE SUITABLE CANDIDATE:
- Degree in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, is a must. Arabic and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.
- Proven experience in administration of complex contracts, preferably in the Defense or Aerospace sectors.
- Solid understanding of contractual frameworks, financial metrics, and project execution.
- Communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
- Strong leadership and situational management capabilities, especially in dynamic and complex environments.
- High level of organization, planning and routine management.
- Demonstrated flexibility, sense of urgency and a customer-centric mindset.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities with precision.
- Knowledge of Defense markets and Embraer products is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with PMBOK, Salesforce, SAP and/or CoPilot tools is highly desirable.
- Availability for international travel on short notice.
