Senior Project Contract Manager

Req ID:470628 

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 in our dynamic team we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your robust contract management and leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and strategic teammates.

You'll lead the charge in developing, implementing, and driving proactive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Legal & Compliance, Sourcing, and Procurement), ensuring proper record keeping and file preparation for robust claim files, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of guiding the Project Contract Manager or Junior Project Contract Manager, as well as being an expert in terms of Contract Management.

We’ll look to you for:

• Driving the Contract Management activities and team sizing for projects

• Ensuring application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance

• Developing and updating the Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP)

• Monitoring contract obligations and project schedules

• Establishing project-specific commercial procedures

• Contributing to Return of Experience (REX) and training project stakeholders

• Anticipating and mitigating risks while leveraging claim opportunities

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Technical, Economics or Business Sciences

• Minimum of 10 years of Contract / Claim Management experience or Project Management

• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in Contract Management systems and Microsoft Office suite

• A proactive mindset and the ability to solve practical problems

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

• A team player with a collaborative and innovative approach

Things you’ll 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. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our 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 senior leadership roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

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

Job Type:​Experienced​