Strategic Contracts & Commercial Lead, Projects

Baker Hughes Inc.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology leader, seeks a Contracts & Commercial Manager – Projects to lead contractual and commercial delivery on major subsea initiatives in Australia. You will interface with regional teams and clients to shape execution strategy and ensure profitability.

The role requires significant contract management experience in energy, strong communication, and the ability to lead by influence within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant legal, commercial, energy-related degree.
• Substantial contract management experience in energy, resources or capital construction environments.
• Commercially, financially and contractually aware with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work at a detailed level and lead by influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract and commercial leadership for large-scale, complex projects; act as the primary authority for contractual matters.
• Manage all contractual aspects, including commercial arrangements, variations, amendments, adherence and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements across the project.
• Provide leadership and guidance to senior management on contractual matters.
• Identify and manage commercial risks across scopes of work; control project profile and opportunity review.
• Oversee engagement for key subcontracts and major purchases to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.
• Drive the commercial performance of awarded projects.

Skills

Contract management experience

Financial risk management

Strong communication

Leadership by influence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology leader, seeks a Contracts & Commercial Manager – Projects to lead contractual and commercial delivery on major subsea initiatives in Australia. You will interface with regional teams and clients to shape execution strategy and ensure profitability.

The role requires significant contract management experience in energy, strong communication, and the ability to lead by influence within a matrix organization.