Director Contract Management, NAM

Company: Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionGeneral Information:This role is responsible for the review of contracts and projects within a timely fashion to ensure the business interests and risks are covered with contract terms as part of the front-end Marketing & Sales function. Administer Contract performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract data reporting requirements, and other contractual requirements in line with HAPG Corporate guidelines.Your Responsibilities:

• To work safely in an electrical manufacturing environment and interact with all levels and functions of the organization (Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Operations)
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions of the contract including Master and Blanket Agreement
• Coordinate liaison between Sales, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations
• Manage as part of negotiation Project milestones to ensure timely execution of and risk mitigation of contracts
• Advise stakeholders of contractual obligations and risks; interpret and clarify customer specifications with respect to legal implications
• Develop regular reports on the status of all contracts for senior management
• Protect the organization's value by keeping contract information confidential
• Support Sales as the primary customer interface on large, complex contracts, in support of developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Manage and lead execution of risk review processes as required for the responsible area assigned.
• Support review of customer purchase orders to confirm compliance with quoted pricing, delivery, and terms of sale, and ensure that all required order elements are accurately processed prior to acceptance.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal advisors on contract disputes and litigation
• Ability to interface with the customer and subcontractors regarding all matters related to contracts and projects including those related to the review and process of changes
• Focus on people-driven success by leading and overseeing teams of employees while motivating them to complete their job duties effectively
• Drive a process development and implementation focus on all HE Business Ops models-Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System theology
• Responsible for long-term agreement success and execution of cross-vertical markets
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your Background:
  • Master's in Business Administration or related discipline required
  • 15 years relevant experience preferably in EPC and Developer power systems and construction or capital equipment industry
  • Experience managing a portfolio of complex contracts within the technology space (preferred)
  • Experience working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and suppliers (preferred)
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills (required)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (preferred)
  • Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign would be beneficial
  • Some travel may be necessary (when required)
  • Must be fluent in both writing and speaking in English
  • Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Persuasive & result-oriented mindset
  • Transformer Technology familiarity, Distribution & Power
  • Knowledge about HAPG's product portfolio is an advantage with willingness to learn additional scope as required
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
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