Project Contract Manager (482246)

Req ID:482246

Leading societies to a low carbon future Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains metros monorail and trams to integrated systems customised services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring responsible and innovative company where more than 70000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide

Location: Charleroi (3 days/week or 2 days Charleroi 1 day Brussels) 2 days of homeworking

Your mission

As a Project Contract Manager you are a key player in our project teams acting as the bridge between Alstom and its customers and suppliers.

Youre not just managing contractsyoure driving value. You proactively identify risks opportunities and claims helping to protect and optimize Alstoms interests across both customer-facing and supplier-related aspects.

You will split your time between managing customer contracts and handling supplier claims. In both areas your goal is clear: secure entitlements prevent losses and help the business make the most out of each contractual situation.

Key Responsibilities

Customer contract management

• Review analyse and understand the contractual obligations and opportunities of each project
• Monitor Alstoms and the clients commitments to ensure full compliance and optimize outcomes
• Advise project teams on contractual risks and potential claims
• Build strong relationships with clients and handle all contract-related correspondence
• Create and maintain solid documentation to support any claim or variation order
• Ensure that all communications are delivered on time with a strategic and commercial mindset

Suppliers claim management

• Work hand-in-hand with Procurement to detect supplier delays or non-compliances
• Support and lead supplier claim processes to recover costs or penalties when supplier issues impact project delivery

Transversal responsibilities

• Create and maintain contract summaries risk registers variation logs and claim files
• Anticipate and escalate contractual issues before they become problems
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers Finance Legal and Engineering teams
• Contribute to building a contract management culture across the organisation
• Support process improvements and promote best practices in contract and claim management

What you bring

• Masters degree ideally in Law Business or Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in contract or claim management preferably in a project-driven environment
• Strong experience dealing with external clients and stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and writing skills particularly for letters and formal communication
• Assertiveness autonomy and a strong sense of initiative
• A proactive mindset: youre eager to dive into contracts and uncover hidden value
• Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus)
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work transversally across departments
• Familiarity with contract management tools Excel MS Word and project planning tools

Why join us

This is a high-impact role where your expertise can directly improve the profitability and performance of our projects. Youll be empowered to act propose and shape how Alstom manages contractsboth upstream and downstream.

If youre commercially minded and a sharp negotiator with a nose for opportunity a love for structure and a talent for building strong working relationships this role is made for you.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day we are building an agile inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn grow and advance in their careers with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type:Experienced