Senior Projects Contract Manager

Alstom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom, a global leader in rail transport, is seeking a Senior Projects Contract Manager to lead complex contract negotiations and align programs with strategic goals.

You will partner with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to drive performance, manage risk, and implement digital dashboards and predictive analytics for project forecasting.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract lifecycle management across large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or NEC contract frameworks.
• Ability to interpret technical and financial data to support decisions.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and mitigation planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract strategy development ensuring scalability and compliance across multi-million-dollar rail projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to align project execution with contractual obligations.
• Ensure reliability through proactive risk management, claims prevention, and performance monitoring using tools like SAP and Primavera.
• Drive innovation in contract management processes by implementing digital dashboards and predictive analytics for project forecasting.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor project teams on best practices in contract governance and negotiation frameworks.

Skills

SAP CLM

Ivalua

Contract lifecycle

FIDIC NEC

Risk assessment

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 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 are seeking a passionate Senior Projects Contract Manager to lead complex contract negotiations and ensure strategic alignment across major rail infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that drive sustainable mobility and operational excellence.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead contract strategy development ensuring scalability and compliance across multi-million-dollar rail projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to align project execution with contractual obligations.
• Ensure reliability through proactive risk management, claims prevention, and performance monitoring using tools like SAP and Primavera.
• Drive innovation in contract management processes by implementing digital dashboards and predictive analytics for project forecasting.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor project teams on best practices in contract governance and negotiation frameworks.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Expertise in contract lifecycle management using tools such as SAP CLM or Ivalua.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or NEC contract frameworks within large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret technical and financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and mitigation planning for project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of project delivery milestones and adherence to strategic goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Reduction in contractual disputes and improvement in operational efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Empowered by cutting-edge digital tools and a global innovation strategy.
• Delivering global impact through local expertise in sustainable mobility.
• Continuous learning and career advancement through Alstom University and leadership programs.

Compensation: $145k - 175k

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.