Contract Manager

Schneider Electric Finland Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is looking for a Contract Manager in Helsinki. This role involves developing contractual strategies, monitoring obligations, and providing commercial advice to the project teams. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of contract management experience. Fluency in Finnish and English is essential. Join a collegial team that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in managing the contractual delivery of contracts.
• Fluency in Finnish and English is a must.
• Experience in a project-based environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree the commercial contractual strategy for projects.
• Create and monitor contractual obligation registers.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to different functions.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Law or related field

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager

Due to continued expansion, we have a great opportunity for the right person to join our business in Finland and support across the wider Nordics region as a Contract Manager. In this role you will work within our Global Customer Projects and Service Organization as part of a collegial Contract Management Team, deeply embedded in the business whilst reporting to the regional Director of Contract Management. The focus of this role would suit someone with experience in a contractual environment from contract management, legal, commercial management, or quantity surveying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree the commercial contractual strategy for projects and proactively execute this strategy to meet margin targets.
• Create, maintain, and monitor contractual obligation registers to ensure that contractual obligations are met by us, our customers, and the supply chain.
• Compile, submit, and agree relevant information to facilitate prompt resolution of contractual entitlements.
• Support the project management team and facilitate knowledge transfer of commercial contract set-up from pre-sales to execution phase to maximize project success; mentor and coach the project team to deploy contract and commercial skills in day-to-day execution.
• Participate in negotiation of customer terms and conditions to manage commercial risk and comply with Schneider Electric policies; liaise with Legal, Tendering, and Sales to ensure a compliant work-winning proposal.
• Contribute to risk assessment and proactively manage contractual risk and opportunities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to different functions within the business.
• Support improvement processes on escalated projects (e.g., margin slippage, cash issues).
• Prepare and proactively manage contractual correspondence, variations, and claims.
• Ensure that all guarantees and bonds are in place and managed.

About You

• You are qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline (Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or Construction Economics) and are passionate about business and commercial contractual matters.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing the contractual delivery of contracts in execution and in pre-sales, including negotiating, drafting, and executing agreements, with knowledge of legal terms and commercial concepts.
• Your experience could be in Construction, Energy, or Power projects, but this is not essential. Ideally you have experience in a project-based environment.
• You are well organized with strong problem-solving and clear communication skills. You enjoy working in a collegiate, multi-functional team and have experience dealing with project teams.
• Fluency in Finnish and English (written and verbal) is a must.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is our heritage and our future. We value inclusion and strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We believe diverse teams drive innovation, collaboration, and better outcomes.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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