Sr Project Contract Manager

Alstom; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Montreal invites a Sr Project Contract Manager to lead contract management for complex rail projects. You will own critical decisions, shape project strategies, and drive sustainable mobility. You will collaborate with engineering, legal, and project teams to deliver on ambitious timelines and ensure compliance.

Ideal candidates have a law/engineering/business background with 10+ years in contracts, demonstrating leadership and a strategic mindset in large infrastructure contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of contract management experience in large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and project delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory frameworks in transportation projects.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and senior stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable contract strategies to optimize project outcomes and mitigate risks.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, legal, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure reliability in contract compliance, monitoring obligations and resolving issues proactively.
• Champion innovation in contract negotiation and management, adapting to evolving industry standards.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to elevate contract management excellence.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field

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 We seek a passionate Sr Project Contract Manager to lead contract management for complex rail projects, collaborating with dedicated teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable mobility. As a senior leader, you will own critical decisions and shape the legacy of our work. Your Role, Your Impact
  • Drive scalable contract strategies to optimize project outcomes and mitigate risks.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, legal, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Ensure reliability in contract compliance, monitoring obligations and resolving issues proactively.
  • Champion innovation in contract negotiation and management, adapting to evolving industry standards.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to elevate contract management excellence.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and project delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory frameworks relevant to transportation projects.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills at a senior level.

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of contract milestones aligned with strategic project 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 advanced technologies and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from our Monteal office, connecting communities and cities.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and leadership development.

Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.
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.