You will be working as Contracts and Claims Manager and will be part of Process Automation business for Process Industries division based in Bangalore, India. In this role you will be reporting to Business Controller and will be responsible for leading the provision of contract management services, ensuring all contract management activities are executed in accordance with the relevant group / division / business directives and instructions including company procedures and the contract management framework.

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring that the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures

• Reviewing and commenting on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions

• Developing contract strategy based on ABB’s policies, customer requirements and the overall execution strategy, considering the risk, pricing, scope and schedule

• Identifying the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights the areas of potential risk

• Ensuring timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in the portfolio of contracts (i.e., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.)

• Verifying that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and are free of any outstanding responsibilities

Your background

• University degree in engineering, business administration, law, or similar

• Require more than 10 years’ experience related to project contracts

• Proven track record of handling projects of varying sizes and complexity in India

• Extensive experience in drafting contracts and conducting high-level negotiations, underpinned by the ability to oversee major claims, handle change management and resolve disputes. Excellent understanding of project planning / program analysis as well as business acumen, integrity, a results-oriented approach and finely honed problem-solving skills

• Solid presentation / communication skills together with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as cultural awareness and the ability to engage with customers at all levels

• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills See Less