Cluster Contract Manager

Req ID: 516159

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Cluster Contract Manager in Warsaw we’re looking for?

Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your contract management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, driven, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Alstom’s interests are safeguarded across projects, partners, and suppliers while driving proactive strategies to mitigate risks. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Core Project Teams, and Regional Leaders), coordinate and supervise contract management activities, and contribute to global initiatives and the animation of the Contract Management community.

You’ll specifically take care of implementing contract management tools and strategies, but also defining and driving claim preparation and risk mitigation roadmaps.

We’ll look to you for:

• Establishing and implementing contract management tools, processes, and strategies across dedicated Cluster.
• Coordinating and animating the Cluster’s/Country’s Contract Management community.
• Anticipating risks and proposing alternative proactive solutions aligned with Alstom’s business objectives.
• Defining claim strategies for critical projects and ensuring robust claim preparation and record-keeping.
• Driving accurate risk assessments and supporting Project Core Team Members in determining risk appetite.
• Reporting on claim status and strategies to management.
• Performing contract management responsibilities for projects under your direct management.

All About You We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Technical, Economics, or Business Sciences or similar.
• Solid experience in contract management, project legal, or project management roles, preferably in industrial sectors such as railways, oil & gas, or construction-related fields.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, claim preparation, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; fluency in a second language (e.g., French) is a plus.
• Professional certification in Contract Management is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to develop and implement proactive strategies to achieve business objectives.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that make an impact globally.
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs.
• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized expertise within the organization.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, etc.).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.