Project Contract Administrator

Who we are:
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:
We are looking for a Project Contract Manager to join our office in Berlin and Düsseldorf

Key challenges for this role:

- Managing the contracts lifecycle during project execution and warranty phases, including but not limited to review and draft of amendments, contractual documents, renewal of contracts.
- Providing guidance and interpretation of contractual clauses and requirements.
- Support and champion the change management process. This includes drafting and reviewing change orders, claims, back charges and penalties, defense of incoming claims vis-a-vis customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
- Safeguarding contractual obligations including tracking and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring of milestones in cooperation with the project team.
- Focal point for promoting awareness on contracts provisions. Prepare initial contract review, organize contract induction meetings, issue reports, interpretations and assessments on contracts.
- Cooperation and liaison with corporate functions, e.g. finance, legal, compliance, IP on specific matters and possible disputes.
- Monitoring, drafting, and reviewing all contractual correspondence between Prysmian and its customers as well as between joint venture and consortium partners and subcontractors/vendors.
- Verifying, in conjunction with dedicated departments, that all insurances and guarantees required by the contracts and subcontracts are in place and maintained.
- Assisting purchasing department in the negotiation of contracts with subcontractors and vendors. Implement back-to-back subcontracts.
- Contributing to Project “close-out” activities with clients, partners, subcontractors, and major vendors ensuring all required certificates are duly issued / received e.g., milestone completion certificates, handover certificate, acceptance certificate.

How is success defined in this role?
- Bring solutions and solve issues.
- Support of the Project team to achieve required milestones.

What are the 3 most exciting aspects of this role?
- Strategic Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation.
- Handling Complex Claims & Dispute Resolution.
- Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

- Master’s degree in law or business Administration with at least 3 to 5 years professional experience as a Contract Manager.
- Proven knowledge of EPCI contracts and demonstrated experience in executing multiple industry-related projects across various sectors and clients under standard contract frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, or World Bank Terms).
- Significant involvement in drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements in an international environment, successfully enforcing back-to-back conditions.
- Extensive experience in managing and mitigating project risks.
- Proficiency in German and English (C1 level or higher).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Decision-making skills, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Adaptability and stress tolerance.

What we offer you:

- Work for the largest cable manufacturer in the world in a multinational environment.
- A stable and continuously growing company with an open and welcoming corporate culture.
- An attractive salary in accordance with the collective agreement and flexible working hours in a flextime system (including smart working options).
- Individual training and promotion opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Bicycle leasing incl. employee allowance for the first bicycle.
- Various stock programs for all employees.
- Company fitness with egym Wellpass and further corporate benefits (employee discounts).
- Support for mental health through the holistic platform of our partner nilo.health.

Our selection process:
1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)

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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply

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