Senior Project Contract Manager

Alstom; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Purchase annual leave

Novated leasing

Learning and development

Long-term career progression

Résumé du poste

Alstom in Perth, WA, is seeking a Senior Project Contract Manager to lead strategic commercial management for major rail projects. Based in Western Australia, you will report to the Project Contract Management Lead and advise the Project Director on commercial strategy and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with project, legal and customer stakeholders to negotiate complex claims and settlements, ensure profitability and protect the company’s interests, while

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract, commercial or claims management within major infrastructure, rail, transport, engineering or construction environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships with customers and project leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success leading commercial negotiations, claims resolution and risk management activities.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic commercial and contractual leadership to support project delivery and profitability.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual risks while maximizing commercial opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with customers and key stakeholders on complex claims, variations and settlements.
• Act as the commercial representative in customer-facing discussions and governance forums.
• Partner with legal, project and operations teams to develop pragmatic commercial solutions.

Connaissances

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Formation

Degree in Law, Engineering, Commerce

Description du poste

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Senior Project Contract Manager

Date: 30 Oct 2026

Location: Perth, WA, AU

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80, 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Senior Project Contract Manager we're looking for?

Your future role:

At Alstom, we're delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions that are shaping the future of mobility. As part of our MetroNET project team in Western Australia, you'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the region's most significant rail programs.Reporting to the Project Contract Management Lead, you'll act as a trusted commercial adviser to the Project Director and leadership team, helping drive strategic decisions, protect Alstom's interests and unlock commercial opportunities across the project lifecycle.

Based across our Bellevue manufacturing facility and Nowergup maintenance depot, you'll work closely with project, legal and customer stakeholders, leading complex negotiations, managing claims and supporting key commercial outcomes that contribute directly to project success.

We'll look to you for:

Providing strategic commercial and contractual leadership to support project delivery and profitability

Identifying, managing and mitigating contractual risks while maximising commercial opportunities

Leading negotiations with customers and key stakeholders on complex claims, variations and settlements

Acting as Alstom's commercial representative in customer-facing discussions and governance forums

Partnering with legal, project and operational teams to develop pragmatic commercial solutions

Coaching and supporting contract management team members while promoting best practice across the project

All about you:

Extensive experience in contract, commercial or claims management within major infrastructure, rail, transport, engineering or construction environments

Degree-qualified in Law, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships with customers and project leadership teams

Demonstrated success leading commercial negotiations, claims resolution and risk management activities

Strong commercial judgement combined with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

Previous leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams

Things you'll enjoy:

Join a global leader in mobility and work on projects that help connect communities across Western Australia. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your contribution has a tangible impact on some of the country's most important transport projects.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options and additional leave days
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage

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.

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