Contract and Risk Manager (f/m/d) in Heidelberg

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This position reports to: Finance Manager __ The work model for the role is hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will lead and coordinate contract and claim management activities across our Electrification Smart Buildings and Smart Power Divisions in Germany with operations in Lüdenscheid, Heidelberg, Sasbach and Hornberg. You will be a key contact when it comes to assessing contract risks, supporting customer negotiation and tender processes, and protecting ABB’s commercial interests during project execution. With your strong legal and commercial understanding, you will work closely with the legal department and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes where needed. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Identifying contract baselines and conducting risk assessments and risk reviews in line with internal guidelines and processes
• Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, frame agreements and non-disclosure agreements in close collaboration with contract management, legal and business teams (both sales and procurement)
• Drafting and managing (legal) correspondence with customers and suppliers
• Supporting the legal team in the resolution of disputes, claims, litigation, and arbitration
• Protecting ABB’s contractual position throughout the project lifecycle, including change and deviation management
• Ensuring integrity and compliance with the ABB Code of Conduct as well as global and local contract management standards and tools

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Law, Business Law, or a comparable field with a solid understanding of economic and contractual frameworks
• Practical experience in contract and claim management, ideally in an industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and to pro-actively seek solutions
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on mentality with a motivated, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Flexible work practices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Learning & development offering
• Employee Assistance Program

You will join a collaborative and experienced team, where you will be able to contribute to your legal and commercial skills in a dynamic and international environment.

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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