Project Contract Manager

About Us

We are creating smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transport systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means becoming part of an international community of over 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility problems and carrying out international projects with a lasting local impact.

The Project Contract Manager (PrCM) is a key member of the project team, working closely with the Project Manager and the project core team. They provide advice and leadership to develop, implement, and drive proactive contract/claims management and risk mitigation strategies in line with Alstom's business objectives; including extensions of time (EoT), change orders, contract modifications. They ensure proper record-keeping and preparation of files to support strong claim cases.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures the application of the Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance.
• Prepares with the project core team the Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP).
• Carefully analyzes the contract to build and drive the implementation of the contract/claims management strategy plan, as well as keeping it updated and communicated with the project team on a quarterly basis.
• Monitors works towards contractual obligations, including support to project schedule monitoring towards achievement of contractual milestones.
• Monitors/manages correspondence by analyzing (for and with the Project Manager/Director) incoming and outgoing correspondence with third parties.
• Closely monitors, records and informs clients/partners and any third party regarding claims/counterclaims and prepares and manages all items and supporting documents for claims/counterclaims negotiations.
• Monitors client/partner requests for variations/change orders/extensions of time. Provides follow-up, if necessary, to drive to transaction closure, including updates of VO/Delay registers, preparation of the commercial offer and prepares associated contractual letters for CD/PM/PD approval.

Role Objective

To lead customer contract and claims management within the project team.

Reporting

Reports to the Regional Contract Management Manager or Cluster Manager.

Travel

Must be able to travel up to 20-30% of the time.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Engineering degree or degree in technical sciences, economic/commercial sciences, or Law.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in contract/claims management (preferably in customer project management) or project management.

Language

• English (mandatory)

Skills & Aptitudes

• Contract interpretation and drafting
• Problem-solving
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Business acumen

About Alstom

Alstom is a leader in the mobility sector, solving the great challenges of tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture. Our teams, from diverse backgrounds, are offered opportunities to learn, develop, and build their careers by evolving across different functions and geographical locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community for a challenging and impactful adventure?

Equal Opportunities Statement

Alstom guarantees equal opportunities and is committed as an employer to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, and where individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified candidates are considered in our recruitment processes without regard to origin, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, nationality, nature of disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law.