Senior Project Contract Manager

Req ID:496762

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 80000 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 in Sofia Bulgaria 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 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. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as project management engineering industrial quality and various support functions) ensuring proper record-keeping and robust claim file preparation and much more.

Youll specifically take care of defining claim strategies and implementing contract management tools but also supporting delay analysis and collaborating with sourcing teams for pass-through claims.

Well look to you for:

• Implementing contract management tools and processes including correspondences notifications insurances EoT claims and variation requests/orders.
• Ensuring timely execution of Contract Management Strategy Plans and Contract Management Days.
• Coordinating and animating the Clusters/Countrys Contract Management community.
• Proactively identifying risks proposing alternative solutions and defining claim strategies for critical projects.
• Supporting projects in performing accurate risk assessments and determining risk appetite.
• Providing transparent reporting on claim status and strategies to management.
• Driving proactive contract management within the Cluster/Country.
• Supporting delay analysis and assisting Finance in claim cost presentations.
• Collaborating with Sourcing for supplier-related claims and providing ad-hoc tender support to Legal.
• Developing claim preparation strategies and roadmaps to protect the Cluster/Country P&L.

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 projects in contract management project legal project management or project finance roles.
• Experience in industrial sectors preferably in the railway business oil & gas or other construction-related fields.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Fluency in a second language (e.g. French) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving relationship-building and consensus-building skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide early warnings for unforeseen problems and take timely corrective actions.
• Capability to identify critical tasks and implement mitigation/remedy plans effectively.

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 new safety and security standards for rail traffic management.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our dynamic friendly and flexible 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 programs.
• Progress towards Safety Assurance Management or other projects/teams.
• 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.