Contract Manager (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

IG Metall pay scale

30 days leave

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Onboarding support

Pension schemes

Childcare subsidy

Wellpass fitness program

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy sucht einen Contract Manager im HVDC-Bereich, der Vertragsstrategien entwickelt, Risiken steuert und die Einhaltung vertraglicher Verpflichtungen sicherstellt. Sie arbeiten eng mit dem Projektteam, der Rechtsabteilung und externen Partnern zusammen.

Sie verfügen über 5–10 Jahre Erfahrung in EPC-Verträgen, exzellente Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse sowie Expertise im Änderungs- und Anspruchsmanagement. Reisebereitschaft ist vorhanden.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor- oder Masterabschluss in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law oder verwandtem Bereich.
• Gute Kenntnisse des deutschen Vertragsrechts und dessen praktische Anwendung.
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
• 5–10 Jahre Erfahrung als Contract Manager in EPC-Projekten; komplexe Verträge.
• Erfahrung im Anspruchs- und Änderungsmanagement sowie bei der Bewertung rechtlicher Aspekte.
• Fähigkeit, mit Kunden und Unterauftragnehmern zu arbeiten.
• Reisebereitschaft von ca. 10–20%.

Aufgaben

• Vertragsstrategien entwickeln, Risiken minimieren und Chancen maximieren.
• Verwaltung von Vertragsunterlagen, Korrespondenz, Änderungs- und Lieferschanungen.
• Verhandlungen während der Projektdurchführung unterstützen und vorbereiten.
• In interdisziplinären Teams arbeiten und Informationen für Vertragsmanagement sammeln.
• Vertragsdokumente analysieren, Risiken identifizieren und Workshops begleiten.
• Sicherstellen der fristgerechten Abwicklung kommerzieller Angelegenheiten (Rechnungen, Versicherungen).
• Mit der Rechtsabteilung zusammenarbeiten und bei Streitigkeiten unterstützen.
• Beitrag zum Projektabschluss durch Erfüllung aller vertraglichen Verpflichtungen.

Kenntnisse

German contract law

Negotiation

Project management

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Engineering

Construction Management

Business Administration

Law

Jobbeschreibung

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

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.

• Numerous exciting career development and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy.

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Setzen Sie auf Vielfalt und Innovation!

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) ist ein Schlüsselfaktor für ein klimaneutrales Energiesystem. Die Technologie ist hocheffizient für die Übertragung großer Strommengen über große Entfernungen, die Integration erneuerbarer Energien und die Vernetzung von Netzen und eröffnet neue nachhaltige Übertragungslösungen. Als Teil des HVDC‑Teams in Deutschland (DEHVDC) leisten Sie einen wertvollen Beitrag, die Energiewende in Deutschland und der Welt voranzutreiben.

Über die Position

Wir suchen Sie als Contract Manager (w/m/d) für unser HVDC-Pro