Contract Manager

We are looking for a Contract Manager to support various customer projects across the BeNe zone.

This development role is suited for colleagues eager to build expertise in contract management, commercial risk, and project financial performance within a customer project environment.

It offers a strong learning curve through real project exposure and close mentorship from a Senior Contract Manager and Legal.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain, gaining autonomy while becoming an active member of the EU CM team, committed to secure, profitable, and compliant project delivery.

Key Missions & Responsibilities

1.

Tender & Contract Formation Phase


* Support contract reviews and contractual positioning for customer projects, in line with CM rules


* Assist in identifying and mitigating contractual, commercial, scope, and schedule risks with Legal and SMEs


* Support back-to-back alignment and contract handover to execution teams

This phase builds your foundation in early risk anticipation and commercial strategy.

2.

Project Execution Phase


* Support contract administration and help Project Managers manage contractual risks and opportunities


* Assist in change management activities, including variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondence


* Develop hands-on exposure to financial drivers such as margin protection, cash flow, and forecasting

This phase strengthens your understanding of project execution and financial acumen.

3.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Best Practices


* Work closely with Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain teams


* Apply CM tools, templates, and governance while ensuring proper documentation and compliance


* Contribute to CM best practices and actively engage in the EU CM community

Reporting & Governance


* Reporting to the One solution Leader and Regional Contract Management organization dotted line.

Profile & Competencies

Experience & Background


* Extensive experience in the electrical engineering industry in a project, commercial, legal, financial, or operational role.


* Interest in customer projects, contracts, and commercial topics


* Exposure to MV/LV, construction, energy, or infrastructure projects is a plus, but not mandatory

Language Requirements


* Dutch - mandatory


* English - mandatory


* French is an advantage in the BeNe context

Key Skills & Mindset


* Strong interest in financial acumen (project margins, cost drivers, cash flow concepts)


* Curiosity and motivation to understand customer project delivery models


* Positive, proactive, and open mindset


* Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow under senior mentorship


* Comfortable working in cross-functional and international environments

Why Move into This Role?


* Join a recognized EU Contract Management community within Schneider Electric


* Benefit from structured mentorshi...