Location:Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJob ID: R0131221Date Posted:2026-06-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDProfession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin us as a Contract Manager and support our Sales &amp; Marketing and Project Execution within our Transformer Business Unit. With analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management. You are a reliable partner when it comes to the preparation of contracts, contract administration, and project execution. Do you enjoy working in teams and to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position where you can work with different interfaces like Sales, Supply Chain and Project execution? If so, we look forward to receiving your application. Our best work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>You must ensure the portfolio of contracts in the business follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures.</li><li>You will review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions, analyze prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions and conflicts, as work proceeds, cooperate with legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases, support Sales in RR preparation and support in the contractual session working closely with local legal when involved and with the tendering team.</li><li>You will identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlight areas of potential risk, ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.), verify that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding, assess success of the contract and determine if there are any lessons learned for future contracting, document and communicate to all appropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process.</li><li>You will develop contract management competence with the other functions of the company by conducting pragmatic training periodically.</li><li>You will provide guidance and leadership on contract management-related matters to cross-department business team members, participate in claim negotiations, and provide professional support where required regarding purchasing activities ensuring flow down of customer terms and conditions to the vendors.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li><li>You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>You hold a degree in law or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field / Risk Management/ Contract Management/ Legal/ Commercial Role.</li><li>Extensive experience in Contract Management functions and processes in project execution of EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants or manufacturing of complex industrial products. Experience in working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners preferred. Solid experience in contract negotiation, change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding tendering stage and/or project execution.</li><li>Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct), systematic and structured work style, flexibility, and adaptability according to specific requirements.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, result oriented approach, proactivity, and open mind. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Advanced English Skill.</li></ul>More about us: At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:<ul><li>Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.</li><li>International working environment and empowering working culture.</li><li>On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Contract Manager

Location:Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJob ID: R0131221Date Posted:2026-06-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDProfession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin us as a Contract Manager and support our Sales &amp; Marketing and Project Execution within our Transformer Business Unit. With analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management. You are a reliable partner when it comes to the preparation of contracts, contract administration, and project execution. Do you enjoy working in teams and to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position where you can work with different interfaces like Sales, Supply Chain and Project execution? If so, we look forward to receiving your application. Our best work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>You must ensure the portfolio of contracts in the business follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures.</li><li>You will review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions, analyze prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions and conflicts, as work proceeds, cooperate with legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases, support Sales in RR preparation and support in the contractual session working closely with local legal when involved and with the tendering team.</li><li>You will identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlight areas of potential risk, ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.), verify that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding, assess success of the contract and determine if there are any lessons learned for future contracting, document and communicate to all appropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process.</li><li>You will develop contract management competence with the other functions of the company by conducting pragmatic training periodically.</li><li>You will provide guidance and leadership on contract management-related matters to cross-department business team members, participate in claim negotiations, and provide professional support where required regarding purchasing activities ensuring flow down of customer terms and conditions to the vendors.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li><li>You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>You hold a degree in law or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field / Risk Management/ Contract Management/ Legal/ Commercial Role.</li><li>Extensive experience in Contract Management functions and processes in project execution of EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants or manufacturing of complex industrial products. Experience in working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners preferred. Solid experience in contract negotiation, change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding tendering stage and/or project execution.</li><li>Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct), systematic and structured work style, flexibility, and adaptability according to specific requirements.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, result oriented approach, proactivity, and open mind. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Advanced English Skill.</li></ul>More about us: At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:<ul><li>Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.</li><li>International working environment and empowering working culture.</li><li>On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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