GA&S Turnkey Contract Management Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Contract Management Leader overseeing ITO & OTR Contract Management for the Grid Automation and Software business. Ensuring risk identification and mitigation in large turnkey projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the ITO & OTR Contract Management (CM) function for the Grid Automation and Software (GA&S) turnkey business.
Provide strategic support for project risk/opportunity identification and mitigation.
Develop and mentor the Project Management (PM) community on essential CM practices.
Lead contractual strategy and support in the event of potential or active disputes.
Challenge Return on Risk (ROR) assessments during Tender Deal Reviews and develop robust mitigation strategies.
Streamline GA&S ITO instructions to ensure consistency and quality across all GA offers and improve PO issuance process.
Identify and capture claim/revenue opportunities within software-heavy deals.
Partner with Sourcing to implement B2B contracting practices that effectively transfer project risk.
Design and facilitate global training programs covering core ITO and OTR principles and processes.
Provide targeted support for regions with a low maturity index by improving CM practices in ITO & OTR community.
Conduct dedicated workshops for regional ITO/OTR teams focused on contract strategy, risk-opportunity management, case studies, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
At least 14+ years’ experience in contract management on both ITO & OTR side with a proven track record in international contracts within electrical industry or related fields.
Strong ability to assess project risks and translate them into actionable contractual strategy.
Ability to influence global stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in diverse regulatory environments.
Deep understanding of the intersection between B2B procurement, project delivery, and electrical/software service contracts.
Ability for international travel (approx 4 time in a year) and flexibility to work in different time zones.
Legal and Project Management experience would have added advantage
Good interpersonal and responsive skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementproject risk assessmentcontractual strategyB2B contracting practicesmitigation strategiesproject deliveryinternational contractssoftware service contractsITO practicesOTR practices

Soft Skills

mentoringinfluencing stakeholdersleading cross-functional teamsinterpersonal skillsresponsivenessstrategic supportworkshop facilitationcommunicationflexibilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree