(Senior) Manager Contract Risk Management

TL;DR

(Senior) Manager Contract Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating technical and commercial risks of projects and contracts exceeding thresholds with an accent on bid phase reviews, Stage-Gate governance, and continuous execution monitoring. Focus on defining risk standards, preparing reports, and collaborating with corporate functions for effective oversight.

Location: Mannheim or Frankfurt am Main (Hybrid)

Company

International industrial services provider increasing efficiency and sustainability for process industry customers in energy, chemicals, pharma, oil & gas.

What you will do

• Define and maintain risk classification standards and Stage-Gate process governance, reporting to leadership.
• Assess risks and opportunities in bid phases for high-threshold tenders and review bids per Group standards.
• Monitor contract execution focusing on cost, schedule, quality, and risks, identifying deviations early.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation measures, collaborating with Controlling and Project Audit.
• Contribute to project standards, tools, quarterly reports, and M&A due-diligence reviews.

Requirements

• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or comparable.
• Several years in project management, controlling, and auditing.
• Strong expertise in technical/commercial project risks, precise assessments, and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical skills, structured solution-oriented style, interdisciplinary team work.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Nice to have

• Certifications: PMI or CIA/CISA.
• SAP experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, flexitime, and mobile working.
• 30 days vacation, vacation/Christmas bonuses, company pension, capital-forming benefits.
• Corporate benefits: discounts, free parking, job ticket, EGYM Wellpass, free beverages.
• Modern ergonomic workstations, structured onboarding.
• Open motivated team, room for ideas, international challenging projects, development opportunities.