Project Contract Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy, ensure commercial performance, mitigate risks, and enable smarter decision-making in complex mobility projects. Highlights: 1. Lead contract and claim management across the project lifecycle 2. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams solving complex challenges 3. Contribute to innovative and sustainable mobility projects **At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily \- rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 80,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high\-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.** **More than a job: a mission** **We’re looking for a Project Contract Manager** to drive contract strategy and protect project value in complex, high\-impact mobility projects. This role sits at the core of project delivery, ensuring commercial performance, mitigating risks, and enabling smarter decision\-making. **You’ll work alongside committed teams who take ownership and collaborate globally \- because they know what’s at stake: delivering infrastructure that connects cities.** **Your role, your impact** * Lead contract and claim management activities across the project lifecycle * Define and implement Contract Management Strategy Plans (CMSP) * Drive risk reviews and mitigation strategies on a regular basis * Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EoTs) and contractual notices * Ensure compliance with contract, claims and insurance management standards (CCIM) * Support negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers * Monitor contractual obligations, milestones and project performance * Prepare and manage documentation for claims, disputes (e.g. DAB) and litigation support * Collaborate transversally with project teams, legal, procurement and finance You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams across project management, engineering, finance and legal \- solving complex contractual challenges that directly impact project success. **What you bring** * Degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field * Strong experience in contract/claim management or project management (10\+ years preferred) * Knowledge of Portuguese law and public procurement (CCP) * Fluency in Portuguese and English * Ability to interpret complex contractual and technical documentation * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Proactive mindset with strong problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities * Experience in multinational engineering or infrastructure projects (a plus) * Spanish or French (a plus) **How success is measured** * Timely and effective handling of variations, claims and contractual obligations * Quality of risk management and mitigation strategies * Achievement of Contract Management KPIs * Contribution to project profitability and dispute avoidance/resolution * Effectiveness in cross\-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement **Alstom, a great place to grow** * Enjoy stability, challenges and a long\-term career in a global organisation * Collaborate with international and cross\-functional teams * Contribute to innovative and sustainable mobility projects * Benefit from a supportive and cooperative working environment * Steer your career across functions and countries * Access continuous learning and development opportunities * Receive a competitive reward package aligned with your performance and potential **Here, progress isn’t always easy \- the scale is massive, the challenges are complex \- but the impact is real. Because when systems run and cities connect, your work makes the difference.**