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About the Role

As a Contract Manager, you will serve as a strategic business partner to project, sales, and operational teams, managing the full contract lifecycle from tender development through project execution and closeout. This role is crucial for identifying, mitigating, and managing contractual, commercial, financial, and compliance risks to ensure successful project delivery and optimal margin performance within an innovative and global organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or support customer contract reviews during the tender and proposal phase.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, commercial, financial, and operational risks.
Support and participate in negotiations with customers, partners, and key subcontractors.
Ensure appropriate "back‑to‑back" terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
Confirm final contract alignment with approved commercial positions prior to execution.
Conduct contract hand-over to execution teams, highlighting key obligations, risks, and opportunities.
Coordinate with internal functions on tax, bank guarantees, insurance, customs, and financial mechanisms.
Monitor contracts throughout project execution to ensure rights and obligations are met and documented.
Advise and support project teams on contractual interpretation, compliance, and risk/opportunity management.
Identify, prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders, variation requests, and claims with customers and subcontractors.
Draft and manage contractual correspondence and formal notices.
Participate in project reviews and provide guidance on mitigation actions, dispute avoidance, and resolution strategies.
Contribute to training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Requirements

Significant experience in contract management within a project-based, EPC, construction, infrastructure, or similar environment.
Experience in variation and change management aspects which arise throughout project execution.
Experience supporting complex, high‑value contracts with data-center, defence, transportation, utility or software customers preferred.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions and geographies.
Proven ability to coach and delegate work while leading medium to large projects.
All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong business acumen
Ability to balance commercial goals and customer satisfaction
Ability to collaborate extensively
Selfless and committed team player

Location

Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne

Work Type

Contract

Experience Level

Significant experience in contract management

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or Diploma, certification or equivalent in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying
Professional certification in Contract Management a plus (e.g. WCC/IACCM)

About the Company

Schneider Electric is a global company with €40 billion in revenue, +9% organic growth, and over 150,000 employees in 100+ countries.
The company focuses on energy solutions, delivering reliability, efficiency, and safety while providing the best ROI.
They empower digital transformation through smart networks, data centers, engineering, construction, automated system management, and field services.
Schneider Electric's values are Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork (IMPACT).
The company is committed to turning sustainability ambitions into actions and creating a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
They aspire to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, providing equitable opportunities and ensuring all employees feel valued and safe.
Schneider Electric upholds high standards of ethics and compliance, guided by their Trust Charter.

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.