Contracts & Risk Manager (Hybrid) – Australia

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Australia is seeking a mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to support the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) team. This hybrid role can be based in Moorebank, NSW or Notting Hill, VIC, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel Australia and NZ.

You will manage contracting lifecycle, draft and redline agreements with customers, suppliers and subcontractors, and identify contractual risks. Collaboration with Front End Sales, finance, and tender teams is essential to ensure compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• 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: CPCM or CFCM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commerce/law/engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

AI tools

Job description

ABB in Australia is seeking a mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to support the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) team. This hybrid role can be based in Moorebank, NSW or Notting Hill, VIC, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel Australia and NZ.

You will manage contracting lifecycle, draft and redline agreements with customers, suppliers and subcontractors, and identify contractual risks. Collaboration with Front End Sales, finance, and tender teams is essential to ensure compliant