Contract Strategy Intern – Project Delivery

Alstom; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management activities, develop a Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP), and ensure governance and timely notices across projects.

You will collaborate with project management, finance, engineering and sourcing to identify risks, negotiate with customers, draft contractual documents, and train project stakeholders in contract and claim management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law. Other degrees might be considered only with experience in legal department or contract management.
• English and German mandatory; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams with a proactive and innovative mindset

Responsibilities

• Driving contract management activities and providing leadership to project contract managers and administrators.
• Developing and implementing a Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP) in collaboration with the Core Project Team.
• Ensuring compliance with contract governance and timely issuance of contractual notices to customers and partners.
• Establishing and implementing project-specific contractual procedures, including documentation, notifications, and claims preparation files.
• Monitoring the project milestones to ensure adherence to legal and contractual obligations.
• Providing creative and pragmatic advice on legal and contractual issues, risks, and claims activities.
• Preparing and managing all documentation for claims and counterclaims negotiations.
• Delivering training on legal, contract and claim management to project stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks, maximize opportunities, and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Preparation and drafting contractual and legal documentation.
• Preparation and drafting customer and supplier letters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Law degree

Job description

Alstom in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management activities, develop a Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP), and ensure governance and timely notices across projects.

You will collaborate with project management, finance, engineering and sourcing to identify risks, negotiate with customers, draft contractual documents, and train project stakeholders in contract and claim management.