Hitachi
Hitachi
Hitachi is a global technology company working across automotive, construction, and consulting, with a broader focus on social innovation. Through its Lumada portfolio, Hitachi develops digital solutions, services, and technologies that help organizations address operational challenges and advance digital transformation. Its work spans digital systems, green energy, mobility, and connected industries, supporting business operations and social infrastructure. Founded in 1910, Hitachi brings together expertise across technology and industry to pursue solutions linked to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and quality of life.

Senior Contracts Manager, Grid Automation - Hitachi Energy Australia

Lead contract governance, negotiations, claims, and commercial risk management for Hitachi Energy Australia’s Grid Automation projects. Hybrid position available in Brisbane, Sydney, or Perth.

Description

  • Oversee contract governance across a portfolio of projects
  • Review, negotiate, and administer customer and supplier contracts through tender and project delivery
  • Create contract strategies that balance commercial goals, scope, schedule, pricing, opportunities, and risk
  • Assist with drafting and negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier agreements
  • Manage payments, variation orders, claims, warranties, guarantees, and other contract deliverables
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue contractual entitlements, including extensions of time, compensation events, and claims
  • Safeguard the company’s contractual position through stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiations, and relationship management
  • Work with Legal, Project Management, and Sales to resolve disputes, manage claims, reduce risks, and support project delivery
  • Advance commercial risk controls and continuous improvement through mitigation plans and lessons learned
  • Deliver contract management services to Australia’s Grid Automation Business Unit in line with company directives, procedures, and the Contract Management Framework

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or law
  • 8–10 years of contract management experience in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated contract negotiation capability
  • Understanding of software and SaaS contracts
  • Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including Yellow, Orange, and Red Books
  • Ability to evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions for troubled or challenging projects
  • Knowledge of AS or AS/NZS standards is advantageous
  • Employment, education, criminal record, credit, sanctions, and other background or security checks may apply

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Pre-employment background and security screening conducted in accordance with applicable laws

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