Project Contract Manager (w/m/d)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Hennigsdorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading transportation company in Hennigsdorf is seeking a Project Contract Manager to oversee contract management and compliance. The ideal candidate will handle contractual obligations, manage claims, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Proficiency in English and German is required, along with a degree in Law or relevant field. This position offers flexible working options and a competitive remuneration package.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

Excellent training opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifikationen

• English and German proficiency is mandatory; other languages are a plus.
• Experience in Contract Management or Legal department is favorable.

Aufgaben

• Ensure proper contract management and compliance.
• Monitor project schedule and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and manage contractual claims and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Read and interpret contractual documents

Write routine reports and correspondence

Speak effectively before groups

Negotiate with stakeholders

Manage practical problems

Work in a proactive mode

Collaborative teamwork

Ausbildung

Degree in Law or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Date: 29 Oct 2025

Location: Hennigsdorf, BB, DE

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Project Contract Manager (f/m/d) in Germany we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You will work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team and benefit of a flexible and modern way of working. The work location can be in Berlin/Henningsdorf/Braunschweig or Salzgitter. We also can offer other sites in Germany.

We’ll look for you to:

• Ensureapplication of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management
• Actively Contributeto preparation Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated.
• Supportorganization of the Contract Management Day with the Core Project Team
• Analyzethe contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management, as well as keep it updated with project team on quarterly basis.
• MonitorWorks toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones.
• Ensuretimely issuance of contractual notices to customers/partners.
• Contributeto establishment and implementation of project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files.
• In collaboration with Documentation Controller and/or Contract Administrator, ensurea reliable filing and easy access of correspondence from and to customers/partners.
• Follow-up correspondence by analyzing (for and with Project Manager) incoming and outgoing correspondence to customers/partners.
• Collaboratewith Regional Insurance Manager. Keeps the Regional Insurance Manager duly updated regarding all changes that could represent any deviation of the reaching of insurance policy.
• Developand produceany project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management.
• Developa pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests toward customers and partners.
• Carefully monitor, record, and notifycustomer/partners regarding claims/counterclaims and prepareand manages all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations.
• Follows-ucustomer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time. Providefollow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the VO/VR/Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepareassociated contractual letters.
• Provide advice on specific issues, risks, contractual/claims activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.
• Reporton contract management and claims activities to the project, and Legal, and Contract Management teams.
• Contribute to Contract management teams per reporting deadlines
• Supporttraining on contract/claim management to key project stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, sourcing.
• Workon anticipation of events and risks associated with the contract management activities; workon alternative solutions to keep the situation under control.
• Workclosely with the Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controllers, Project Engineering Managers, Sourcing Contract Managers, and Project Planning Managers, to identify and mitigate risks; and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.
• Provideat any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.
• For Dispute Arbitration Board (DAB) or similar non-litigation mechanism for dispute resolution, PrCM is required to support preparation of files, referral notes along with substantial evidences and active participation in the process before the adjudication board or similar board.
• For litigation process handled by Legal Team, PrCM will support on request Legal team or external counse

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Negotiate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
• Work in a proactive mode
• Operationally effective and accountable
• Work transversally and collaboratively in a strong spirit of teamwork
• Willingness to be creative and bring forward new ideas and innovations
• Must be able to communicate with precision and transparency
• A degree in Law preferable - possible also degree in Engineering, Economics/Finance or Business with experience in contract managements or legal department
• Languages: English and German (mandatory) – any other language a plus
• Previous experience in Contract Management or Legal department a plus

Things You’ll Enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility

Enjoy a competitive remuneration package and benefits

Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries

Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes

Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.