At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 80,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy and protect project value in complex, high-impact mobility projects. This role sits at the core of project delivery, ensuring commercial performance, mitigating risks, and enabling smarter decision-making.

You’ll work alongside committed teams who take ownership and collaborate globally - because they know what’s at stake: delivering infrastructure that connects cities.

Your role, your impact

- Lead contract and claim management activities across the project lifecycle

- Define and implement Contract Management Strategy Plans (CMSP)

- Drive risk reviews and mitigation strategies on a regular basis

- Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EoTs) and contractual notices

- Ensure compliance with contract, claims and insurance management standards (CCIM)

- Support negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers

- Monitor contractual obligations, milestones and project performance

- Prepare and manage documentation for claims, disputes (e.G. DAB) and litigation support

- Collaborate transversally with project teams, legal, procurement and finance

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams across project management, engineering, finance and legal - solving complex contractual challenges that directly impact project success.

What you bring

- Degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field

- Strong experience in contract/claim management or project management (10+ years preferred)

- Knowledge of Portuguese law and public procurement (CCP)

- Fluency in Portuguese and English

- Ability to interpret complex contractual and technical documentation

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Experience in multinational engineering or infrastructure projects (a plus)

- Spanish or French (a plus)

How success is measured

- Timely and effective handling of variations, claims and contractual obligations

- Quality of risk management and mitigation strategies

- Achievement of Contract Management KPIs

- Contribution to project profitability and dispute avoidance/resolution

- Effectiveness in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Alstom, a great place to grow

- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career in a global organisation

- Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams

- Contribute to innovative and sustainable mobility projects

- Benefit from a supportive and cooperative working environment

- Steer your career across functions and countries

- Access continuous learning and development opportunities

- Receive a competitive reward package aligned with your performance and potential

Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the challenges are complex - but the impact is real. Because when systems run and cities connect, your work makes the difference.

Project Contract Manager

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