North America Contract Management Leader – Grid Automation

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Program with generous company  

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Head of Contract Management for Hub North America within the Grid Automation Business Unit. You will lead contractual lifecycle activities across tendering, negotiation, project execution, and dispute resolution to enable successful, compliant project delivery.

You will collaborate with Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to strengthen CM capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the North American hub.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• University degree in Law or equivalent with relevant professional experience; legal education or a professional legal background is preferred.
• More than seven years of relevant professional experience as a Contract Manager, legal counsel, legal advisor, or in a comparable contractual and commercial role.
• Extensive experience in Contract Management during tendering and project execution, preferably involving complex technology, energy, infrastructure, engineering, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of contract strategy, contractual risk allocation, change management, claims management, dispute resolution, and contract-related legal matters.
• Ability to provide practical guidance on complex contractual matters, supported by excellent negotiation, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Contract Management strategy for Hub North America in alignment with business priorities and corporate goals.
• Lead the Contract Management organization and oversee the consistent application of contract and claim management methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Review contractual and commercial tender documentation to identify obligations, risks, and opportunities that support effective project execution.
• Support tendering and sales activities by helping develop commercially sustainable and contractually compliant proposals.
• Negotiate and manage contractual arrangements with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to achieve balanced commercial outcomes.
• Identify, assess, document, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and financial risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide Contract Management support during project execution, including claims, changes, variations, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution activities.
• Coach and develop Contract Management professionals while promoting knowledge sharing, standardization, and continuous improvement across the Hub.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Legal guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Head of Contract Management for Hub North America within the Grid Automation Business Unit. You will lead contractual lifecycle activities across tendering, negotiation, project execution, and dispute resolution to enable successful, compliant project delivery.

You will collaborate with Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to strengthen CM capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the North American hub.