Job Description:
We are looking for a Contract Manager to support various customer projects across the BeNe zone. This development role is suited for colleagues eager to build expertise in contract management, commercial risk, and project financial performance within a customer project environment.
It offers a strong learning curve through real project exposure and close mentorship from a Senior Contract Manager and Legal. You will work closely with Project Managers, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain, gaining autonomy while becoming an active member of the EU CM team, committed to secure, profitable, and compliant project delivery.
Key Missions & Responsibilities
1. Tender & Contract Formation Phase
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Support contract reviews and contractual positioning for customer projects, in line with CM rules
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Assist in identifying and mitigating contractual, commercial, scope, and schedule risks with Legal and SMEs
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Support back‑to‑back alignment and contract handover to execution teams
This phase builds your foundation in early risk anticipation and commercial strategy.
2. Project Execution Phase
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Support contract administration and help Project Managers manage contractual risks and opportunities
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Assist in change management activities, including variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondence
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Develop hands‑on exposure to financial drivers such as margin protection, cash flow, and forecasting
This phase strengthens your understanding of project execution and financial acumen.
3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Best Practices
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Work closely with Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
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Apply CM tools, templates, and governance while ensuring proper documentation and compliance
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Contribute to CM best practices and actively engage in the EU CM community
Reporting & Governance
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Reporting to the One solution Leader and Regional Contract Management organization dotted line.
(External) English Qualifications:
Profile & Competencies
Experience & Background
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Extensive experience in the electrical engineering industry in a project, commercial, legal, financial, or operational role.
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Interest in customer projects, contracts, and commercial topics
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Exposure to MV/LV, construction, energy, or infrastructure projects is a plus, but not mandatory
Language Requirements
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Dutch – mandatory
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English – mandatory
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French is an advantage in the BeNe context
Key Skills & Mindset
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Strong interest in financial acumen (project margins, cost drivers, cash flow concepts)
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Curiosity and motivation to understand customer project delivery models
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Positive, proactive, and open mindset
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Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow under senior mentorship
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Comfortable working in cross‑functional and international environments
Why Move into This Role?
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Join a recognized EU Contract Management community within Schneider Electric
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Benefit from structured mentorship and progressive autonomy
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Gain exposure to real customer projects
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Develop a solid foundation in contract, commercial, and financial project management
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Build a long‑term career path within Contract Management, Project, or Commercial functions
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: life and disability insurances, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
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