LATAM Contract Management Leader

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Manager who will drive the function for our Hydro Power business's LATAM region, reporting to the Global Contract Management Leader.

The Regional CM Leader will manage a small regional team of senior professionals Contract Managers, tasked with leading the team to identify, analyze, and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. In addition, the Regional CM Leader will be operational on a portfolio of projects. The role will involve managing customer, partner, and supplier contracts, negotiating terms, mitigating risks, and driving strategic contract initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract management, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads a contract management community that is responsible and accountable for the mitigation of contractual and commercial risks across Hydro Power.

• Reviews CM resource levels within their Region to ensure the proper level of resource for current and future needs.

• Operationally, directly manages a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely execution and compliance with contractual obligations

• Identifies and drives contractual and commercial opportunities (customer, partner and supplier), monitoring progress throughout the project lifecycle in alignment with Hydro Power business objectives.

• Formulates and implements processes to ensure timely submission of notices, variation orders and and claims (customer, partner and supplier).

• Personally oversees the development of commercial strategies and directly supports negotiations of significant risks and opportunities. Drafts, prepares and negotiates claims, amendments, and settlement agreements effectively (customer, partner and supplier) in alignment with Hydro Power business objectives.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Engineering, C&C, Sourcing, to align contract strategies with business objectives and project requirements.

• Establishes and maintains a contract repository, ensuring all contracts are properly stored, organized and accessible.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires significant experience in Contract Management.

• Experience with managing a global team.

• Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited university or college

• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired Characteristics

• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management principles.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Established project management skills.

• Proficiency in English and Portuguese is required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No