Manager, Contract Management

Job Description

Do you want to take the lead on bringing our Contract Management to the next level - and be the key in working strategically as well as operationally within the field? Are you a dedicated people leader who thrive in setting your team up for success through guidance and sparring while ensuring compliant framework, processes etc. In other words, do you want to do the puzzle instead of being part of the puzzle? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

In Renewables we have major EPC-projects and service projects in the pipeline for short- and long-term operation. It calls for excellent Contract Management. Thus, we are looking for a Manager to our Contract Management team, who not only can execute high level contract management activities and leading the team but also is motivated by being a part of the daily operation.

Your position

You will be a valuable member of our team dedicated to managing and improving contract management framework and processes both upstream and downstream. You will lead a team of Contract Managers, ensuring that our contract management practices are compliant, efficient, and aligned with our strategic objectives. Thus, you have a strong business understanding, a commercial mindset, and the ability to act on multiple organizational levels and among difference viewpoints. Your primary stakeholders will be our customers, and internally you must play a crucial part in ensuring a smooth interaction between sales, procurement, project management, and management.

"This role requires a unique blend of expertise in contract administration and change management, coupled with the ability to lead and inspire a team of contract managers. The focus is on ensuring that project contracts are efficiently managed, risks are mitigated, and opportunities are maximized. By driving excellence within the team, this role ensures that client contracts are executed to the highest standards, fostering strong partnerships and delivering exceptional project outcomes" says Claus Erdmann, VP Finance.

Your tasks & responsibilities

In this job you will be responsible for:

• Managing, mentoring, and developing the Contract Management team of currently 6 employees with focus on performance and thriving.
• Developing contracting standards and guidelines in collaboration with Legal and Procurement.
• Supporting bid responses and contract negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Managing and monitoring existing project contracts, including tendering, planning, performance, and close-out.
• Bridging up- and downstream requirements
• Identifying and managing contract risks, particularly commercial risks.
• 30 -50 travel days per year should be expected - primarily to Germany and Poland

Your profile & qualifications

To succeed it is key that you thrive in balancing a leading position with daily operational activities; to us it means that you are able to rise above the individual contract focusing on commercial risk management, negotiation strategy, governance structures, contracts impact on cashflow etc. and at the same time doing specific contract management and ensuring team companionship.

You will be a part of a team that prioritizes time and details on point and a flexible working environ??ment. We are sociable, helpful, and open to input as well as we are dedicated, executory, and work forward in a struc??tured manner with re??spect for the agility that is a natural part of our core task. We want the same from you.

We imagine that you have:

• A minimum bachelor's degree in law, business, or supply chain management.
• Extensive experience in managing multiple contracts from cradle to grave, including knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Proven ability in contract change management and claims handling.
• A proven track record of negotiation within an international environment
• Experience with a project-oriented organization
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English.