Contract Manager (2 year fixed term contract)

Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability.

Our mission is to be the digital partner for sustainability and energy efficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbldHPFltQQ

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company - and we are currently recruiting for a Budapest-based Contract Manager in Budapest.This is an English-speaking role offered on a fixed two-year contract, supporting a dynamic international environment and working closely with sales, commercial, legal, and operational stakeholders across the region.

Purpose of the job:

The Contract Manager within Schneider Electric's Digital and Business Services environment supports Sales and Business teams in delivering our energy management, sustainability and renewable energy related advisory services and solutions, and technology-enabled services by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing client contracts and related documentation.



* The role is responsible for assessing contractual and commercial risks, ensuring alignment of client terms with company standards, supporting contract negotiations, and enabling sustainable business growth.

The position also ensures compliance with internal requirements by securing the necessary approvals and maintaining effective contract administration throughout the full contract lifecycle.

What you will do:


* Serve as a trusted commercial contracting partner to Schneider Electric Advisory Services Europe, enabling business growth, mitigating contractual and commercial risk, and supporting the delivery of both existing and newly developed service offerings.


* Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and risk assessment of complex customer and partner agreements, including professional services agreements, statements of work, amendments, NDAs, while providing clear recommendations and mitigation strategies to support informed business decisions.


* Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product Management, Professional Services, Legal, Finance, and Commercial Operations teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused contracting support, drive successful deal outcomes, and act as the primary point of contact for contractual escalations and complex negotiations.


* Drive contracting excellence and capability building by coaching colleagues, supporting client-facing teams, promoting best practices in commercial risk management and contractual governance, and helping stakeholders navigate contracting frameworks effectively.


* Champion continuous improvement, digital innovation, and operational excellence by enhancing contracting processes, governance frameworks, automation initiatives, and performance measurement capabilities to improve efficiency, scalability, and business outcomes.

What we need from you:


* Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing service (re...