HighVoltage Contract Manager Northern Europe (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Join us as HV Contract Manager and support our operation within the Business Unit High Voltage for Northern Europe operations. With analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management during tendering phase and project executions. 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 as Sales, Supply Chain and Project execution? If so, we look forward to receive your application.

• Ensures the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures
• Reviews and comments on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions. Develops contract strategy for Norther Europe based on Hitachi Energy's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy taking into account risk, pricing, scope, and schedule
• Identifies the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of potential risk. Ensures timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.). Attends Risk Review for the Nordic Region and is accountable to fulfill contracts Golden rules and to meet highest contractual standards
• Verifies that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding. Assesses success of the contract and determines if there are any lessons learned for future contracting. Documents and communicates to all appropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process
• Analyses prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions and conflicts, as work proceeds. Seeks advice from Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases
• Performing the overall analysis of incoming claims (Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors and Consortium Partners), development of defense strategies, preparing response/correspondences, counterclaims, and related project claims strategies for Norther Europe
• Analyze legal issues requested by local business units and local group functions and provide general contractual advice and support.
• Deliver contractual training; and be able to deal directly with internal clients and external parties

• Degree in Law or equivalent
• Extensive experience in Contract Management functions and processes in project execution of EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants
• Contract Managers or legal advisor with Site Contract Management experience of more than 5 years will be preferred
• Fluency in Swedish with proficiency to negotiate in English. Any other language is an advantage
• Experience in working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners
• Solid experience change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution
• Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct) living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
• Systematic and structured work style

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks