Senior Project Contract Manager

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Senior Project Contract Manager for our project in Bucharest were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your contract and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to the Region Contract Management and work alongside dynamic professional and dedicated teammates.

Youll provide guidance and leadership to develop implement and drive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstoms business objectives; including extensions of time (EoTs) variations orders contract amendments. You will ensure proper record keeping and file preparation in support of robust claim files. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (project management engineering industrial quality different support functions etc).

Well look to you for:

• Put in place the appropriate contract management tools and processes in particular regarding correspondences notifications insurances EoT claims and variation requests / orders and claims preparation files.
• Make sure the Contract Management Strategy Plans and Contract Management Days are implemented in due time
• Coordinate and animate the Clusters/Countrys Contract Management community including KSCM.
• Anticipate events and risks and propose various alternative proactive solutions in furtherance of Alstoms business objectives.
• Define claim strategies for critical projects in Cluster/Country.
• Ensure that the projects within the Cluster/Country perform correct/accurate risk assessments including supporting the Project Core Team Members in establishing and quantifying the projects or the Regions risk appetite i.e. the level of risk we are prepared to accept.
• Reporting on claim status and strategies to Management.
• Lead and support the Contract Management community in Cluster/Country in executing proactive contract management.
• Support delay analysis in EoT claims.
• Assist Finance in the presentation of costs within claims.
• Liaise with Sourcing for development of pass-through claims from suppliers to customers/partners.
• Ad-hoc support to Legal for tender assessment of contractual risks and opportunities.
• Drive claim preparation claim strategies and claim roadmaps to protect the Cluster / Country P&L
• Ensure that PrCM KSCM and PrCA together with Project Team implement tools for the reliable filing and easy access of the incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Responsible to provide support to the Project Management teams in identifying any potential risks that may impact the projects or profitability of the company including to assess threats and put plans in place to avoid reduce or transfer risks as appropriate.
• Drive identification and preparation of offensive and/or defensive claims for critical projects in the Cluster/Country.
• Responsible for the implementation and achievement of the Clusters/Countrys contract management and claims strategies including claims KPIs
• Responsible to consolidate appropriate reporting of Clusters/Countrys contract and claim management activities
• Ensure timely and reliable Contract Management reporting including KPI
• Ensure Contract Managers are actively participating trainings and Live Tips and promote such trainings to Project Core Teams

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may change be added to or deleted at any time by manager

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in Law Engineering Finance Technical Economics or Business Sciences
• Postgraduate in Management or Master of Business Administration (MBA) - is a plus
• Minimum of 15 years experience working in infrastructure project in a contract management / project legal / project management / project finance role.
• Experience in industrial sectors preferably in the railway business in oil & gas or other construction-related fields.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Fluency in second language (e.g. French) a plus. Professional certification in Contract Management also a plus.
• Tenacious individual with strong communication problem-solving relationship and consensus-building skills and a high degree of personal initiative and attention to details.
• Ability to be diplomate and to advocate a different (or even contrary) point of view.
• Rigorous in reporting and troubleshooting.
• Provide early warnings as soon as unforeseen problems arise in full transparency and to ensure timely corrective action can be taken
• Strong analysis capability for identifying and solving issues.
• Identify critical tasks & issues and takes action to prioritize deliver and follow-up of mitigation/remedy plans.
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Delegates provides encouragement and support to people in accepting responsibility with accountability.

Things youll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with latest standards in railways industry
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our professional and friendly working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Progress towards management roles in our local or global organization
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.