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 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 inBucharest Romaniawere looking for

Take on a new challenge and apply your contract and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to the Florin Ghica 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).

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
• 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

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:

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Tenacious individual with strong communication problem-solving relationship and consensus-building skills and a high degree of personal initiative and attention to details.
• 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
• Identify critical tasks & issues and takes action to prioritize deliver and follow-up of mitigation/remedy plans.

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 & security standards for rail traffic management
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful 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
• 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 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.