Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Family: Project Management

Req ID: 422193

Who are we?

We at Siemens Mobility are committed to helping our customers globally to succeed in today’s dynamic environment. We are inspired to transform the way things are done – because we want what is best for our people, our customers and ultimately the mankind.

While we are invested in engineering excellence – leading-edge Transportation technologies and services, we don’t stop there. We’re also deeply invested in our worldwide employee with the hearts of pioneers and minds of engineers, highly committed and connected in this industry.

What are my responsibilities?

• Preparation/participation and support of project teams in customer negotiations to represent the contractual and legal interests of Siemens including active Claim and Variation Management

• Active support to work with the project manager on the contract and claim strategy.

• Contract analysis in terms of claim potential and possible supplementary orders in the phases: Acquisition, Project Kick Off and Execution

• Supporting Project Managers regarding evaluation of contract discrepancies and sourcing appropriate measures

• Supporting Project Managers regarding supplementary business opportunities in terms of active Change Order Management

• Successfully negotiating requests for more (funding, time) as well as defense against claims (customer, suppliers)

• Preparing contractual aspects for further tracking/supporting by Legal Department

• Estimating and evaluating special influences on the projects as early as possible

• Risk identifying and analysis, coordination suitable countermeasures together with the project manager to minimize the risk and thereby reducing costs/NCCs and/or customers dissatisfaction.

• Identification and development of opportunities: supporting the project managers to implement opportunities in supplementary orders and Project improvements,

• Continuous monitoring of Risks and Opportunities related to contractual issues.

• Support/advice the Management board in terms of activity options particularly in crisis/escalation and project status meetings

• Professional support in contractual conflicts if applicable up to and including arbitration.

• Developing and training of contract management relevant issues for regional Project Managers/ Project Commercials /Purchaser/Project Leaders with a focus on Mobility Specification

• Manage Training/informative meetings to legal special topics (e.g. effects of new laws)

• Supporting the contractual aspects in line with the PM080/PM100 and contract workshops.

• Supporting Siemens-internal regulations

• Analysis and Annotation of diverse international contracts, Consortium contracts, agreements of confidentiality as well as discussions with the sales department

• Participation in LoA meetings with the Management board (if required)

• Customer and Consortium negotiations domestically and abroad

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• University degree or equivalent Academic qualification from reputable University or College

• Solid working experiences in Contract management from similar organization set-up

• Experiences in Interpretation contractual and legal wording

• Ability to Analyze, Strategic Orientated, Organizing & Quality Oriented, Decision Maker and Results Oriented

• Solid work experience in medium to large projects, preferably in the rail business

• Excellent understanding of contract law and market standard legal forms; experience of local legislation would be an advantage.

• Networking Skills, Coaching & Mentoring and Teamwork mindset

• Excellent communication & presentation skills shaped with outstanding negotiation skills.

• Very good command of both the spoken and written English language.

• Solid computer skills

Join us and be yourself! We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more results-oriented and better prepared to respond efficient to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company.