Contracts and Risks Manager

ABB; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks a mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to join the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) team in Australia. You will oversee contract reviews, drafting, negotiation and administration, while identifying and mitigating risks across complex deals.

Hybrid work model with potential base in Melbourne or NSW locations. In this role, you will collaborate with sales, marketing, finance and tendering teams to ensure compliant, timely contract execution and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in contract negotiations and management, preferably in engineering or technology.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contract red-lining, Microsoft Office Suite and Excel and AI tools.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Certifications: CPCM, CFCM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation: support ELDS complex deals and transactions by preparing, reviewing and responding to contract terms and conditions, tenders and RFQs.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with ABB policy requirements.
• Contract Administration: manage lifecycle of contracts from initiation to closure, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with Front End Sales Team and internal sales, marketing, finance and tendering teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities for process improvements in contract management practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

AI tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Senior Legal Counsel Australia and NZ

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We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to join our Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) team in Australia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. This position focuses on supporting ELDS complex deals and transactions, while also supporting other Electrification divisions as required, and requires a proactive approach to contract administration, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Australia. The role can be based in either Moorebank, NSW or Notting Hill, VIC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation: Support ELDS complex deals and transactions, and other Electrification divisions as required, by preparing, reviewing and responding to contract terms and conditions, tenders and RFQs. Redline and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors under the supervision of, and reporting to, Senior Legal Counsel, Electrification ANZ.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with Legal & Integrity and ABB policy requirements.
• Contract Administration: Manage the lifecycle of contracts from initiation to closure, including amendments, renewals, and terminations. Ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments. Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Play a critical role in the Front End Sales Team and work closely with internal sales, marketing and account teams, and the finance and tendering team to support ELDS complex deals and transactions, and other Electrification divisions as required, and ensure alignment and effective contract execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in contract management practices and implement best practices.

Qualifications For The Role

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in contract negotiations and management, preferably in the engineering or technology industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contract red-lining, Microsoft Office Suite and Excel and AI tools.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Certifications: Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB Ability enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services.

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