Contract Manager

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Contract Manager who will support Grid Integration (PGGI) in Sweden or Germany. With analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management in the assigned project. You are a reliable partner, when it comes to the preparation of contracts/subcontracts, contract administration and project execution. You will be ensuring contract and risk management activities are timely and accurately executed protecting Hitachi ABB Power Grids interests throughout project(s) lifecycle.
Do you enjoy working in teams to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position, where you can work and interface with various business and project disciplines and work as a part of a Contract Management team? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
Your responsibilities
Ensure that own assigned portfolio of contracts or specific project(s) (back-office or at the site) in the business follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with applicable procedures.
Provide guidance and leadership on contract related matters to cross­ functional business team members.
Develop contract strategy based on Hitachi ABB Power Grids policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
Identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of opportunities and potential risk.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts / subcontracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
Verify that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding.
In concert with Hitachi ABB Power Grids Legal, develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations. Support Hitachi ABB Power Grids Legal in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Seek advice from Hitachi ABB Power Grids Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases.
Develop and implement risk mitigation and opportunity plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
Ability to read, write, speak and negotiate in English. Proficiency in German and/or Swedish language is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Economics or Law.
Preferably 10 years or more experience in EPC power generation, substations, converter stations, grid integration, transmission or similar industrial plant Contract Management and Subcontract Management functions (with emphasis on civil and electrical installations desired), processes and management/administration of varying sizes and types of contractual agreements.
Solid experience in change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution.
Working knowledge/hand-on experience of contracts executed under German law is a plus.
Ability to interface with customers and subcontractors in regard to all matters related to contracts and projects including those related to the review and process of changes.
Ability to work in a corporate office and/or project site environment.

More about us
Recruiting Manager Mohamed Amer, +46 107-38 34 81, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund +46 107-38 25 73, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachi powergrids.com
Welcome to apply before the 30th of August!
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com