Project Contract Manager

Alstom; Porto; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Portugal is seeking a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy and protect project value across complex mobility projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will lead contract and claim management across the project lifecycle, implement CMSP, manage EoTs and variations, and ensure CCIM compliance while supporting negotiations with customers and suppliers.

Role emphasizes proactive risk management, stakeholder engagement and delivering on-time project

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Strong experience in contract/claim management or project management (10+ years preferred).
• Knowledge of Portuguese law and public procurement (CCP).
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and claim management activities across the project lifecycle.
• Define and implement Contract Management Strategy Plans (CMSP).
• Drive risk reviews and mitigation strategies on a regular basis.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EoTs) and contractual notices.
• Ensure CCIM compliance and contractual/insurance management standards.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Education

Law

Engineering

Finance

Economics

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 80,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy and protect project value in complex, high-impact mobility projects. This role sits at the core of project delivery, ensuring commercial performance, mitigating risks, and enabling smarter decision‑making.

You’ll work alongside committed teams who take ownership and collaborate globally - because they know what’s at stake: delivering infrastructure that connects cities.

Your role, your impact

• Lead contract and claim management activities across the project lifecycle
• Define and implement Contract Management Strategy Plans (CMSP)
• Drive risk reviews and mitigation strategies on a regular basis
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EoTs) and contractual notices
• Ensure compliance with contract, claims and insurance management standards (CCIM)
• Support negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones and project performance
• Prepare and manage documentation for claims, disputes (e.g. DAB) and litigation support
• Collaborate transversally with project teams, legal, procurement and finance

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams across project management, engineering, finance and legal - solving complex contractual challenges that directly impact project success.

What You Bring

• Degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field
• Strong experience in contract/claim management or project management (10+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of Portuguese law and public procurement (CCP)
• Fluency in Portuguese and English
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and technical documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Experience in multinational engineering or infrastructure projects (a plus)
• Spanish or French (a plus)

How Success Is Measured

• Timely and effective handling of variations, claims and contractual obligations
• Quality of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Achievement of Contract Management KPIs
• Contribution to project profitability and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Effectiveness in cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career in a global organisation
• Collaborate with international and cross‑functional teams
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable mobility projects
• Benefit from a supportive and cooperative working environment
• Steer your career across functions and countries
• Access continuous learning and development opportunities
• Receive a competitive reward package aligned with your performance and potential

Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the challenges are complex - but the impact is real. Because when systems run and cities connect, your work makes the difference.