Head of Contract Management (Renewable Energy, Remote)

Job summary

This role involves leading contract management efforts within the renewable energy sector, specifically focusing on offshore wind projects. The Head of Contract Management will oversee a senior team responsible for negotiating and executing major CAPEX contracts, ensuring proactive management and commercial optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in business, engineering, or a related field, ideally with a master’s degree or PhD.
• Over ten years of experience in managing complex joint ventures and partnerships within large organizations.
• Extensive expertise in commercial contract management, particularly in renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to lead senior, multidisciplinary teams and motivate specialists towards shared goals.
• Mastery of contract management and claims handling, with a focus on successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in budget oversight and cost optimization.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) for effective communication across international teams.
• Experience in embedding new processes and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team covering contract management, claims management, and joint-venture service delivery.
• Develop and implement a new joint venture delivery model for project development and execution.
• Oversee drafting, negotiation, and execution of major CAPEX contracts.
• Ensure Claims Managers are integrated into projects for early risk mitigation.
• Shape and improve processes and systems for delivering services to joint ventures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and high-quality reporting.
• Drive insurance and contract claims matters on behalf of joint ventures.

Skills

• Strategic thinking combined with operational discipline.
• Strong stakeholder influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Positive and pragmatic leadership during challenging situations.

Education

• Master’s degree or PhD in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Tools

• Experience with contract management software and project management tools is advantageous.