Operational Contract Manager – Traffic & Water Management-260422-ST-001

Job description

Operational Contract Manager – Traffic & Water Management Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid): Client: Rijkswaterstaat: Experience Level: Mid–Senior: About the Role: Rijkswaterstaat is looking for an operational contract manager to play a key role in managing contracts within the waterway marking department . This is a high-impact position where you will oversee contracts related to fixed and floating waterway markings—contributing directly to safe, efficient, and sustainable waterways across the Netherlands. You will operate as a subject matter expert, working closely with project managers, strategic contract managers, and key stakeholders to ensure contracts deliver value and align with broader organizational goals. Your Impact: As an Operational Contract Manager, you are responsible for the end-to-end contract lifecycle —from procurement strategy and tendering to execution and performance monitoring. You will: Translate operational needs into effective procurement and contract strategies Manage and optimize ongoing contracts for performance, risk, and collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders Drive improvements in production capacity...