Rail Project Contract & Claims Leader

Alstom; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of -

Life insurance cover

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible public holidays

ME day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diversity & Inclusion employee network

Discounted private medical insurance

Job summary

Alstom in North Sydney is seeking a Project Contract Manager to lead the commercial aspects of complex rail digital systems projects. You will partner with project leaders, manage contract strategies, risk, and governance to ensure successful delivery and value creation for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive negotiations, and implement best practices to enhance project outcomes. This role offers a pathway for growth within a global mobility leader.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing contracts and claims on complex projects.
• Ability to build relationships with customers, project teams, and senior leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project financials.
• Excellent negotiation 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

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Alstom in North Sydney is seeking a Project Contract Manager to lead the commercial aspects of complex rail digital systems projects. You will partner with project leaders, manage contract strategies, risk, and governance to ensure successful delivery and value creation for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive negotiations, and implement best practices to enhance project outcomes. This role offers a pathway for growth within a global mobility leader.