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Project Contract Manager

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Alstom

Jan 11

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Madrid

Requirements

  • Educational Requirements: A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Technical, Economics or business sciences
  • Experience: Minimum of five years of Contract/Claim Management experience (preferred)/Project Management, mainly in the industrial sector. Experience in railway projects is a plus.
  • Languages: Spanish (mandatory) & English (mandatory)

Responsibilities

  • You'll provide guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom’s business objectives; including extensions of time (EoTs), variations orders, contract amendments but also providing technical leadership in Signalling Projects.
  • Carefully analyzes the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract and Claim management strategies, developing a pragmatic and proactive commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests and taking into account the contract and business objectives.
  • Monitors projects toward contract obligations, including support to monitoring of project schedule towards achieving contractual milestones.
  • Ensures timely issuance of contractual notices and monitors correspondence by analyzing with Project Manager incoming and outgoing correspondences to third parties.
  • Carefully monitors, records, and notifies any third party regarding claims/counterclaims and prepares and manages all elements and supporting documentation for claims/ counterclaims negotiations.
  • Reports on contract management and claims activities to the project, Legal, and Contract Management teams.
  • Ensures Contract management KPIS are reported as per reporting deadlines.
  • Provides training on contract/claim management to key project stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, sourcing.
  • Provides at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Project Contract Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Madrid.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Project Contract Manager?

The primary responsibilities include developing and driving contract and claim management strategies, monitoring projects towards contract obligations, ensuring timely issuance of contractual notices, and managing claims and counterclaims.

What educational background is required for this role?

A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Technical, Economics, or business sciences is required.

How many years of experience are required for the Project Contract Manager position?

A minimum of five years of Contract/Claim Management experience is preferred, with experience in the industrial sector being beneficial.

What languages are mandatory for this position?

Spanish and English are mandatory for this position.

Is experience in railway projects necessary for this role?

Experience in railway projects is a plus but not mandatory.

What kind of career development opportunities are available?

The company offers a life-long transformative journey, stability, challenges, and the ability to steer your career in various directions across functions and countries, along with investment in development through award-winning learning.

Does Alstom support diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Alstom is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

What can someone expect in terms of work environment?

You can expect a cooperative working environment where you'll collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues, along with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.

Is a passion for trains necessary to apply for this role?

No, you do not need to be a train enthusiast to thrive in this role.

What type of projects will the Project Contract Manager be involved in?

The Project Contract Manager will be involved in various projects related to transport networks, including projects in high-speed trains, metros, signalling, and digital mobility.

What kind of rewards and benefits does Alstom offer?

Alstom offers a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes performance and potential, along with comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

Mobility by nature

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.

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