Senior Manager - Contract Administration

About the Organization

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 listed companies and a large nationwide portfolio across logistics and utilities. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it has built a strong position in infrastructure and energy through large-scale development and operations aligned with global standards. It is also the only infrastructure issuer in India with four businesses rated investment grade by IG.

Adani Airports Holding Limited is transforming airport infrastructure into high-performing centers for connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. The company focuses on improving passenger experience, using advanced technology, increasing operational efficiency, and building airports that support sustainable growth and community development across India.

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager - Contract Administration will be accountable for planning, negotiating, reviewing, and managing contracts while ensuring full compliance with contractual commitments. The role involves close coordination with project leaders and other functions to keep agreements aligned with business objectives and delivery timelines, along with guiding team members to strengthen contract administration practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and finalizing agreements, while ensuring timely execution and the right approvals from relevant teams.

Support and shape contract-related business plans with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Bring working knowledge of multiple contract structures such as fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials, and performance-based arrangements.

Use that contract knowledge to manage agreements according to their structure and requirements.

Conduct market research, study benchmarks and best practices, and support service delivery decisions with relevant insights.

Oversee the preparation and processing of Non-Financial Assessments, making sure supporting documents are complete and accurate.

Compile, monitor, and interpret contract performance data, and prepare reports that clearly show compliance and effectiveness.

Build and maintain weekly and monthly dashboards for management review and decision-making.

Prepare and submit financial documentation required by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority within the prescribed timelines and with the necessary accuracy.

Ensure contracts follow legal, regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements, and address compliance gaps quickly to reduce legal or financial exposure.

Evaluate contract-related risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.

Support tendering activities by identifying bill of quantities and defining scope of work clearly for bidders.

Manage contractor selection by issuing tenders, coordinating bidder discussions, and checking submitted documents for completeness and compliance.

Handle contract claims by working with concerned teams and legal support to assess, negotiate, and resolve matters efficiently.

Review and finalize official letters and other written communications related to contract administration, ensuring professional and consistent messaging.

Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to support transparency across the contract process.

Identify possible disputes early, facilitate open dialogue, lead mediation where required, and document outcomes for future improvement.

Support performance and quality systems across area teams, helping establish and monitor standards for contract-related work.

Protect the organization’s brand and reputation by guiding proper use and representation.

Ensure contractors and vendors are paid on time while maintaining healthy working relationships and contractual compliance.

Review existing contracts regularly and recommend renewals or changes based on project needs and performance outcomes.

Work with internal teams to identify labour, machinery, and material sources to improve operational efficiency.

Support workforce development initiatives needed for successful contract delivery.

Plan and hire relevant personnel for contract execution and prepare development plans for key team members.

Stakeholders

Internal: Head - Contract Administration, Project Teams, Procurement Department, Legal Team, Finance Department.

External: Vendors/Suppliers, Clients/Customers, Regulatory Bodies, Consultants, Auditors.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required.

Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Contract Manager (CCM).

The role calls for more than 12 years of experience in contract administration or a similar function.