Rail Project Contract & Commercial 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

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.