Head of Contract Management Hub North America Grid Automation
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Raleigh, WV - USA
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Job Summary
Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0144658Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Legal Compliance & AuditJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Hitachi Energy is looking for a Head of Contract Management for Hub North America within our Grid Automation Business this role you will provide contractual leadership across the full contract lifecycle supporting activities from tendering and contract negotiation through project execution claims management dispute resolution and contract closeout. You will work closely with teams across Marketing & Sales Project Management Supply Chain Management Risk Management Legal Finance Engineering and other functions to help deliver successful outcomes for complex energy infrastructure software digital and data center projects. Your work will help ensure that contractual frameworks support effective project delivery operational efficiency responsible risk allocation and sustainable business growth. This is an opportunity to influence how contracts are managed across a large regional business while helping strengthen the processes capabilities and practices that support reliable project execution and long-term customer success. You will also contribute to the continued development of Contract Management capabilities across the Hub through training knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement the Contract Management strategy for Hub North America in alignment with business priorities and corporate goals.
- Lead the Contract Management organization and oversee the consistent application of contract and claim management methodologies policies and procedures.
- Review contractual and commercial tender documentation to identify obligations risks and opportunities that support effective project execution.
- Support tendering and sales activities by helping develop commercially sustainable and contractually compliant proposals.
- Negotiate and manage contractual arrangements with customers suppliers subcontractors and partners to achieve balanced commercial outcomes.
- Identify assess document and mitigate contractual commercial and financial risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Provide Contract Management support during project execution including claims changes variations contractual obligations and dispute resolution activities.
- Coach and develop Contract Management professionals while promoting knowledge sharing standardization and continuous improvement across the Hub.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- University degree in Law or equivalent qualification combined with relevant professional experience; legal education or a professional legal background is preferred.
- More than seven years of relevant professional experience as a Contract Manager legal counsel legal advisor or in a comparable contractual and commercial role.
- Extensive experience in Contract Management during tendering and project execution preferably involving complex technology energy infrastructure engineering EPC or industrial projects.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing drafting negotiating and administering complex commercial contracts.
- Knowledge of contract strategy contractual risk allocation change management claims management dispute resolution and contract-related legal matters.
- Ability to provide practical guidance on complex contractual matters supported by excellent negotiation communication influencing and stakeholder management skills.
In this role you will collaborate with experienced professionals across the energy industry while helping shape commercial outcomes that support complex grid digital and infrastructure projects
- Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance)
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
- Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours take the time you need
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history education criminal records and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including females minorities protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
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