Contract Management Professional

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power. As a Contract Manager within our Grid Automation business, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving projects that keep the world’s energy flowing reliably and efficiently. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to influence the backbone of modern society: the power grid.

Imagine working at the intersection of technology, energy, and innovation, where your expertise ensures that complex projects run smoothly and deliver exceptional value. You’ll collaborate with project leaders, supply chain experts, and global stakeholders to manage contracts that power homes, industries, and entire communities.

Our Grid Automation solutions are transforming how electricity is delivered and managed. By joining us, you’ll help accelerate the transition to smarter, greener grids, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and enabling seamless execution of projects across North America. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a tangible impact on the energy sector, this role is for you.

At Hitachi Energy, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a mission: to advance a sustainable energy future for all. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and commitment, and let’s power progress together.

• Manage contract administration for complex grid automation projects.
• Advise project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely execution of claims, variation orders, and warranties.
• Maintain accurate contractual records and documentation.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams on subcontract agreements.
• Support project meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Drive change management processes for contract modifications.
• Oversee project closeout and ensure obligations are met.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree or Law degree.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management or administration.
• Expertise in power grid automation or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and service agreements.
• Proven ability to manage complex contractual obligations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Financial Wellbeing:
  Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care:
  Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life:
  Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development:
  Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America;
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America;
Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0110944

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