Project Contract Manager

Req ID: 482246

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Location: Charleroi (3 days/week or 2 days Charleroi 1 day Brussels) – 2 days of homeworking

Your mission

As a Project Contract Manager you are a key player in our project teams, acting as the bridge between Alstom and its customers and suppliers.

You’re not just managing contracts—you’re driving value. You proactively identify risks, opportunities, and claims, helping to protect and optimize Alstom’s interests across both customer-facing and supplier-related aspects.

You will split your time between managing customer contracts and handling supplier claims. In both areas, your goal is clear: secure entitlements, prevent losses, and help the business make the most out of each contractual situation.

Key Responsibilities

Customer contract management

• Review, analyse and understand the contractual obligations and opportunities of each project
• Monitor Alstom’s and the client’s commitments to ensure full compliance and optimize outcomes
• Advise project teams on contractual risks and potential claims
• Build strong relationships with clients and handle all contract-related correspondence
• Create and maintain solid documentation to support any claim or variation order
• Ensure that all communications are delivered on time, with a strategic and commercial mindset
  
  

Suppliers claim management

• Work hand-in-hand with Procurement to detect supplier delays or non-compliances
• Support and lead supplier claim processes to recover costs or penalties when supplier issues impact project delivery
  
  

Transversal responsibilities

• Create and maintain contract summaries, risk registers, variation logs, and claim files
• Anticipate and escalate contractual issues before they become problems
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Finance, Legal and Engineering teams
• Contribute to building a contract management culture across the organisation
• Support process improvements and promote best practices in contract and claim management
  
  

What You Bring

• Master’s degree, ideally in Law, Business or Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in contract or claim management, preferably in a project-driven environment
• Strong experience dealing with external clients and stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, particularly for letters and formal communication
• Assertiveness, autonomy, and a strong sense of initiative
• A proactive mindset: you’re eager to dive into contracts and uncover hidden value
• Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus)
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work transversally across departments
• Familiarity with contract management tools, Excel, MS Word, and project planning tools
  
  

Why join us?

This is a high-impact role where your expertise can directly improve the profitability and performance of our projects. You’ll be empowered to act, propose, and shape how Alstom manages contracts—both upstream and downstream.

If you’re commercially minded and a sharp negotiator with a nose for opportunity, a love for structure, and a talent for building strong working relationships, this role is made for you.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type: Experienced