Senior Risk & Contract Specialist

Join Hitachi Energy as a Contract & Risk Specialist and help shape the future of sustainable energy solutions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a growing team supporting major strategic investments and global projects. In this role, you will review, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of contracts while collaborating across Sales, Legal, Project Management, and Operations. You’ll play an essential part in ensuring our contractual commitments, risks, and opportunities are effectively managed as our operations continue to accelerate.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy navigating complex agreements, and want to contribute to meaningful work that drives the energy transition forward, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Whether you prefer working remotely or in a hybrid setup, you’ll join a supportive global community committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous growth.

- Review, negotiate, and maintain contract terms, including Master and Blanket Agreements.

- Collaborate with Sales, PMO, Legal, Finance, and Operations on contract matters.

- Advise internal partners on contractual obligations and risk mitigation.

- Maintain contract databases and prepare regular status reports.

- Support customer communication on contract terms and flow‑down requirements.

- Provide guidance on contractual risks during project execution.

- Lead risk reviews, FRAME Agreements, and waiver processes.

- Ensure all parties fulfill contractual obligations and support contract closeout efforts.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s, associate’s degree, or certificate in Business Administration, Law, or related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management.

- Experience handling contract portfolios in the technology or construction sector.

- Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

- Proficiency with Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, and digital approval tools like DocuSign or Adobe Sign.

- Demonstrated ability to build productive, customer‑focused relationships.

More About Us

- Opportunities for professional growth within a global, future‑focused organization.

- Inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

- Competitive benefits and flexibility that support work–life balance.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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