Head of Contract Manager – HVDC

• Assume end-to-end accountability for project contractual activities from Sales/Commercial hand-over through final client acceptance and resolution of outstanding contractual obligations
• Lead a team of contract managers responsible for a portfolio of HVDC projects
• Provide guidance, support, knowledge transfer, and professional development to the contract management team
• Advise project directors and cross-functional teams on contractual aspects of sourcing, procurement, engineering, site management, construction, commissioning, and testing
• Analyze contractual and legal queries and work with the Legal department when necessary
• Drive project start-ups through contract analysis and development of Project Contract Commercial Plans
• Contribute to the overall project execution strategy
• Oversee contractual communication
• Lead customer change-order strategies and margin-enhancement initiatives and claim processes, including insurance-related matters
• Analyze and define contractual rights and obligations relating to partners
• Lead drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts and amendments
• Ensure key main-contract terms are mirrored in supplier agreements
• Collaborate with service teams on defect notifications and resolution procedures during the warranty period
• Partner with the Regional Contract Management Leader to define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Contract Management function

• Degree in Engineering, ideally High-Voltage Electrical, with a strong foundation in international contract law; OR a degree in Law, with construction specialization preferred
• Substantial experience managing large, complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects
• Ability to anticipate risks, perform complex risk assessments, and resolve high-stakes issues
• Reliable assessment of contractual rights and requirements, including specific recommendations for project leadership
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication skills
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken, required
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands
• In-depth technical knowledge and experience regarding electrical engineering, civil works, and offshore construction projects

• Relocation assistance not provided
• Remote position
• Approximately 20% travel, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands