Contract Manager HVDC Service Operations (f/m/d)

Contract Manager HVDC Service Operations (f/m/d)

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job type: Full-Time
Job Reference Code: R

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Contract Manager (f/m/d) in Mannheim.
In this role you will support the HVDC service business. Do you enjoy working in teams to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position where you can interface with various business and project disciplines and work as part of our contract management team?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

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

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job type: Full-Time
Job Reference Code: R

Tasks

• Support the drafting of contracts, subcontracts and supply contracts and ensure that relevant (supply / sub-) contracts contain appropriate contract terms to protect our interests, including flow-down terms of main contracts
• Develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations
• Ensure that your own assigned portfolio of contracts or specific project(s) (backoffice or at the site) in the business follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with applicable procedures
• Provide guidance and leadership on contract-related matters to cross-functional business team members
• Ensure insurance provisions within the contract are adhered to and coordinate with Insurance Risk Management regarding occurrences that may be covered by customer / third party or Hitachi Energy provided insurance
• Assist in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in EPC power generation, substations, converter stations, grid integration, transmission or similar industrial plant contract management and subcontract management functions (preferably with focus on civil and electrical installations), processes and management / administration of varying sizes and types of contractual agreements
• Solid experience in tender phase
• Ability to read, write, speak and negotiate in German and English

Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape a growing work and market environment
• Attractive salary in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement for Baden-Württemberg, 30 days of holiday, special payments, additional benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses and a 35-hour workweek
• Close support during the induction period
• Pension benefits and employer-financed company pension plan
• Children's holiday home and childcare allowance
• Use of many gyms throughout Germany with over 7,500 partners for your workout with our EGYM Wellpass
• Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy

Interested in joining our team?

If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool:

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.