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About the Role

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit seeks a professional to ensure contract and claim management methodologies are followed for their portfolio of enterprise software solutions. This role involves reviewing tender terms, developing contract strategies, and supporting contract execution to protect Hitachi Energy's interests.

Responsibilities

Ensure the portfolio of contracts follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures and contract terms.
Work with Tender & Execution teams to ensure contracts adhere to Hitachi Energy policies for Insurance, Trade Compliance & HSE by engaging Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders.
Review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions.
Develop contract strategy based on Hitachi Energy policies, customer requirements, and execution strategy, considering risks, pricing, scope, and schedule for customers and major suppliers.
Support drafting of Purchase Orders and Subcontracts to ensure they contain appropriate contract terms to protect Hitachi Energy interests.
Identify the contract baseline and highlight areas of potential risk.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in the portfolio of contracts (payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees).
Identify scope creep and qualify additional time and compensation due to Hitachi Energy.
Defend and enforce Hitachi Energy contractual interests against customers and suppliers.
Develop negotiation strategy and support negotiations in concert with Legal.
Support Legal in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration.
Notify and liaise with Legal to report major claims and keep Legal updated of critical developments.
Assess contract highs and lows, determining lessons learned/best practices for future contracts.
Analyze prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements during Sales and Project Execution phases with Legal advice.
Develop and implement risk mitigation and opportunity plans in concert with Project Manager, Sales Manager, or FES Manager.
Assess, propose, and implement solutions to troubled or challenging projects.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or law.
8-10 years of contracts management experience in an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) environment.
Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Software related (SAAS) / FIDIC contracts (yellow/orange/red book) is an advantage.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Safety & Integrity, Customer Focus & Quality, Innovation & Speed, Ownership & Performance, Collaboration & Trust, Embrace Change.

Skills

Contracts management
Claim management
Tender review
Contract strategy development
Purchase Order drafting
Subcontract drafting
Risk assessment
Negotiation
Dispute resolution
Litigation support
Arbitration support
MS Word
MS Excel
SAAS contracts knowledge (advantage)
FIDIC contracts knowledge (advantage)

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full time
Hybrid working style applicable

Experience Level

8-10 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in engineering or law

Benefits

Employment insurance
Industrial injury insurance
Health insurance
Pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

About the Company

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
The Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise software solutions addressing key segments of the energy system including generation, transmission, distribution, industries, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.
Their Grid Automation software and services unite deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies enabling customers globally to optimize critical systems that power, move, and connect us.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required.