Hitachi Energy
Senior Contract Manager
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Hitachi Energy - Senior Contract Manager
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Role Overview
As a Senior Contract Manager at Hitachi, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, from negotiation and drafting to execution and close-out, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies for complex projects and strategic initiatives.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, review, and administration of a wide range of contracts, including sales, procurement, partnership, and service agreements, with a focus on high-value and strategic projects.
- Develop and implement contract management strategies to mitigate risks, optimize commercial terms, and ensure adherence to company objectives.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders (e.g., sales, legal, project management, finance) on contractual matters, obligations, and interpretation.
- Oversee and manage contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and addressing potential breaches or disputes proactively.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to develop and refine contract templates, policies, and procedures.
- Manage contract amendments, renewals, and terminations, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
- Conduct regular contract performance reviews and provide reporting to senior management on contract status, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as a primary point of contact for external parties regarding contractual issues.
- Train and mentor junior contract managers and other staff on contract best practices.
- Stay abreast of relevant legal and regulatory changes impacting contractual agreements.
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Background
- Legal qualification and contract law expertise, such as a Law Degree (LLB), Solicitor qualification, or equivalent legal/commercial credentials, with a strong understanding of commercial, procurement, and contract law.
- Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including negotiation, drafting, review, execution, amendments, renewals, and termination of complex commercial contracts.
- Strong commercial and contractual negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favourable terms while balancing business objectives and risk exposure.
- Expert knowledge of contract risk management and compliance, including identifying, mitigating, and resolving contractual issues, disputes, and potential breaches.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide trusted contractual guidance to senior leaders, legal teams, project managers, finance, procurement, and sales functions.
- Experience developing and implementing contract governance frameworks, including contract templates, policies, procedures, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Leadership capability, with experience mentoring junior contract professionals and driving contract management best practices across the organisation.
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More About Us
Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.
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Publication date: 2026-07-18
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