Contract Manager (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual leave

Employer-supported pension schemes

Childcare subsidy

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Contract Manager (f/m/d) to join the HVDC project business in Germany. You will implement contract strategies, manage agreements, amendments, and change orders, and ensure timely submissions in collaboration with Insurance, Tax, and the project team.

The role requires strong German/English communication, 5–10 years in EPC contract management, and willingness to travel 10–20%. You will work closely with Legal on major claims and support project close-out.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of German contract law and practical experience applying it in a business environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills in both German and English.
• Ideally 5–10 years of experience as a Contract Manager within EPC projects.
• Experience with claims and change management and assessment of contract-related legal matters.

Aufgaben

• Develop contract strategies to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in line with Hitachi Energy policies and project execution strategy.
• Manage day-to-day administration of project contracts, including formal correspondence, amendments, claims, and change orders.
• Ensure timely and high-quality submission of documents in collaboration with project team and stakeholders such as Insurance and Tax.
• Lead negotiations during project execution and prepare for discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze contract documents (conditions, specs, schedules) and identify opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with Legal Department on major claims and keep stakeholders informed throughout execution.
• Support project close-out to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Contract management

German & English

EPC project experience

Risk & claims management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Engineering/Construction/Business/Law)

Jobbeschreibung

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is a key enabler for a carbon-neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening for new sustainable transmission solutions. By joining the HVDC team in Germany (DEHVDC), you will be contributing to the energy transition in Germany and around the world.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Contract Manager (f/m/d) to join our HVDC project business. With your analytical mindset, hands-on approach, and ability to work independently, you will contribute to the successful execution of contract management activities within your assigned projects.

As a key interface partner, you will proactively support project execution and play an active role in preparing contract flow-downs, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders. You will ensure that all contract management activities are carried out accurately and on time while safeguarding Hitachi Energy's interests throughout the entire project lifecycle.

How you'll make an impact

Act as a valued member of the project team and a trusted partner to project management. Together, you will develop contract strategies aimed at minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities in line with Hitachi Energy policies, contractual requirements, and the overall project execution strategy.

Serve as a reliable partner in the day-to-day administration of project contracts. This includes managing formal correspondence with contractual counterparties, initiating contract amendments, claims, and change orders, and ensuring their timely and high-quality submission in collaboration with the project team and key stakeholder functions such as Insurance and Tax.

Play a key role in negotiations during project execution and strategically prepare for these discussions together with relevant stakeholders. You will also familiarize yourself with commercial and technical matters to support negotiations effectively.

Work successfully within multidisciplinary teams and leverage your broad expertise and strong questioning techniques to gather relevant information and implement contract management activities within your area of responsibility.

Analyze contractual documentation together with the project team, including contract conditions, specifications, schedules, and related project documents. Identify opportunities and risks, raise awareness within the project team, and facilitate contract workshops.

Ensure the timely and accurate execution of commercial contract matters across the contract portfolio, including invoicing, claims management, submission of change orders, fulfillment of insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.

Work closely with the Legal Department, align on major claims, and keep legal stakeholders informed of critical developments throughout project execution. Support legal teams in disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings.

Contribute to the project close-out process by working with project management to ensure that all contractual obligations have been fulfilled by all parties and that no outstanding liabilities remain.

Your background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

Solid knowledge of German contract law and practical experience applying it in a business environment.

Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills in both German and English.

Ideally 5-10 years of experience as a Contract Manager within EPC projects and familiarity with complex project contracts.

Proven expertise in claims and change management as well as the assessment of contract-related legal matters.

Ability to work confidently with customers and subcontractors on all contract and project-related issues.

Experience in German grid infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.

Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%; family-friendly arrangements can be accommodated.

More about us

• Attractive compensation package in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement for Baden-Württemberg.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Additional payments and benefits, including holiday and Christmas bonuses.
• Comprehensive onboarding and support during your integration period.
• Employer-supported pension schemes and company-funded retirement benefits.
• Childcare subsidy and access to children's holiday camps.
• Access to over 7,500 fitness and wellness partners across Germany through the EGYM Wellpass program.
• Nepular exciting career development and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.