Senior 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, 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 Senior Project Contract Manager based at our West Melbourne depot we’re looking for?

Your future role:

As Senior Project Contract Manager, you will take on an exciting new challenge and apply your contract management expertise in a dynamic, innovative sector. Reporting to the Product Line Project Contract Manager Lead, you will collaborate with a talented and diverse team supporting our Maintenance Services contract, RRSMC. Based at the West Melbourne depot, you will undertake a key role in providing contract and commercial guidance to the Project Director and leadership team, while leading, coaching, and mentoring a team - providing hands-on support and guidance as needed.

We’ll look to you for:

• Delivering high-level commercial and contractual advice to drive project success
• Proactively identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value-adding strategies
• Representing the project commercially with confidence in front of our customer
• Partnering closely with the legal team to negotiate and finalise settlements
• Overseeing the preparation and issuance of formal notices, correspondence, and claims
• Stepping in to support the team with complex contract management tasks when required

All about you:

• Degree in Engineering or Legal is highly regarded
• Highly professional and polished, with a proven ability to represent an organisation commercially at senior levels
• Strong track record in developing commercial strategies and spotting contractual risks and opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage, influence, and build trust with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and managing teams effectively
• Maintenance services delivery experience in rail, transport, heavy industry, or a closely related sector.

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;
 

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Free gym membership
• Flexible working options and additional leave days
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage

Important to note:

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.