Details of the Organization

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. They serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, they pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

Details of the Job/Internship

Hitachi Energy is hiring for the position of Contract Manager with 7 years of experience to join their Vadodara office. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Own & maintain a repository of all the documents which are treated as part & parcel of the project contract.
• Study the contract documents at length, identify HE's obligations and apprise the project management team adequately.
• Map the obligations in accordance with dates/periodicity/intervals in alignment with the project management team.
• Remind the Team about the upcoming contractual obligations in advance, assess the preparedness and provide feedback to the management in case of difficulty.
• Review HE's performance of contractual milestones and provide feedback to the management.
• Review the invoicing and payment process. Provide feedback to management in case of any issue/deduction.
• Support the team in pursuing/defending any dispute/difference/claims (including change orders) which may be encountered during execution of the contract.
• Conduct periodic trainings on topics related to risks, contracts and risk management tools & policies.
• Ensure team's compliance with the contract tracking system/contract lifecycle management system.
• Advise the business on queries related to transactional risks and contractual issues.
• Stake holder management and alignment with key personnel.
• 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.

Eligibility

• Degree in law.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as legal counsel or contract manager with exposure in large value projects (e.g. power, oil & gas, industrial, infrastructure etc.).
• Proven track record & extensive experience in contract management functions and processes in project execution.
• 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.
• Systematic and structured work style.
• Flexibility and adaptability according to specific requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, result oriented approach, proactivity and open mind.
• Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct).
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Gujarat

City

Vadodara

Address

Vadodara, Gujarat

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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