Project Contract Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of——

Life insurance cover and salary cont.

Flexible public holidays

ME day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family discounts on car hire

Volunteering leave

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Discounted private medical insurance

Job summary

Alstom in North Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Project Contract Manager to lead contract and claims strategies for complex rail digital systems projects, partnering with project leaders to drive commercial outcomes.

You will manage risk, governance and documentation, and work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to protect profitability and delivery.

This is a global mobility leader offering career development and diverse benefits in a dynamic, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract and claims management within complex project environments.
• Ability to build and influence stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret project financials and impact on profitability.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert commercial guidance across contract management, claims, variations, EOTs, and risk mitigation
• Lead contract and claims strategies to support successful project delivery and protect commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with project leaders, cross-functional teams, and key suppliers to proactively manage risk and maximise contractual opportunities
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure strong contract governance, compliance, documentation, and record-keeping practices
• Support contract negotiations, amendments, and dispute avoidance activities
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing best practices and innovative commercial solutions
• Foster knowledge sharing and capability development across project teams

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

Join our North Sydney team as a Project Contract Manager and play a key role in delivering complex rail digital systems projects. Partnering with project leaders and key stakeholders, you will drive contract and claims strategies, manage commercial risk, and ensure successful project delivery while helping shape the future of mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Provide expert commercial guidance across contract management, claims, variations, EOTs, and risk mitigation
• Lead contract and claims strategies to support successful project delivery and protect commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with project leaders, cross-functional teams, and key suppliers to proactively manage risk and maximise contractual opportunities
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure strong contract governance, compliance, documentation, and record-keeping practices
• Support contract negotiations, amendments, and dispute avoidance activities
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing best practices and innovative commercial solutions
• Foster knowledge sharing and capability development across project teams

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in contract and claims management within complex project environments, including commercial risk management, contract administration, variations, EOTs, claims, and dispute avoidance
• Demonstrated ability to build and influence stakeholder relationships at all levels, including customers, project teams, and senior leadership
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret project financials and understand the impact of contract and claims management on project profitability
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain robust contract governance and documentation practices

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of project milestones and achievement of strategic goals
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams
• Reduction in contract-related defects and increased operational efficiency

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility
• Make a meaningful impact from our North Sydney office, connecting communities and cities
• Advance your career through award-winning learning and continuous development

Perks and Benefits:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of annual leave
• Life insurance cover and salary continuance insurance
• Flexible public holidays – swap public holidays to suit your preference
• ME day – an additional paid day off each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
• Family discounts on car hire and car sharing
• Volunteering leave
• Diversity & Inclusion employee network groups
• Discounted private medical insurance, novated leasing
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail].

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.