Contract Manager

The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing value for Hitachi, Ltd. This role involves negotiation, drafting, execution, and administration of a wide range of agreements.

How you'll make impact

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and negotiation through execution, administration, and close-out.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts, including sales agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as legal, sales, procurement, finance, and project management teams to understand business needs and ensure contracts accurately reflect agreed-upon terms and conditions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, and develop strategies to protect Hitachi's interests.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions, legal obligations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records and documentation within the company's contract management system.
• Develop and implement best practices for contract management processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contract-related matters.
• Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities for optimization or renegotiation.
• Resolve contractual disputes and issues in a timely and effective manner.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Law, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM, CCCM) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in contract management, preferably within a large, multinational corporation or a technology/industrial sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract law, negotiation strategies, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of various contract types and legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex contractual terms clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

More about us

We'll support, encourage, and guide you to reach your career goals through our active development and training programs.

Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others in the team.

Bring your energy and plug into a team that will power your career while powering good for sustainable energy.

Culture focused on cooperation.

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Wide range of benefits:

• Short Fridays = 6 hours (8.5 hours/day from Monday to Thursday)
• Work in hybrid model
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• Meal tickets
• Medical subscription
• Life insurance
• 3rd pillar pension

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Client-provided location(s): Bucharest, Romania

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-217114

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-22T19:15:36