Contract Manager

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The opportunity:

Responsible for all aspects of contract management from tendering to the final execution keeping to internal standard procedures and current market trends to attract new business.

How youll make an impact:

• You will ensure the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim managementmethodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures.

• You will review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions develop contractstrategy based on Hitachis policies customer requirements and the overall execution strategy considering risk pricing scope and schedule.

• You will identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions specifications drawings estimateproposal schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of potential risk ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects inportfolio of contracts (i.e. payments claims variation orders warranties provisions guarantees etc.).

• You will verify that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations andthere are no responsibilities outstanding assess success of the contract and determineif there are any lessons learned for future contracting document and communicate to allappropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process.

• You will establish and enforce standard change methodologies in portfolio of contracts toidentify changes and quantify the additional time and compensation due to Hitachi per the contract define approval requirements and communicate change to the customer enforce and defend Hitachis contractual interests against customer and suppliers during the whole ofa project life cycle including monitoring and assessment of change and deviations as well as defending and enforcing concert with Legal develop the negotiationstrategy and support negotiation support Legal handling formal dispute resolution litigation and arbitration notify and liaise with Legal to report major claim and keep Legal updated of any critical development during project execution.

• You will support drafting of Purchase Orders Contracts and Subcontracts and ensure thatrelevant (sub) contracts contain appropriate contract terms to protect Hitachis interest including flow-down of main contract terms analyze prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk such asambiguities omissions and conflicts as work proceeds seek advice from Legal to draft negotiateand finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases develop and implementrisk mitigation and opportunity plan in concert with Project Manager and/or Sales Manager or FES Manager.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• You hold a bachelors degree.

• Minimum 10 to 15 years in a Contract Management role (or similar) preferably with an EPC or major electrical manufacturer and supplier.

• Legal or QS background will be looked highly upon but not essential individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization works independently applying established standards dynamic and Proactive willing to grow in the organization.

• Team player ready to play the role across the different countries high level of ownership. Knowledge of relevant local contracting Standards and International standards.

• Exceptionally effective communication & networking & drafting English speaker excellent communication skills.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

• International working environment and empowering working culture.

• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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