Project Contract Manager

Job description

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.