Senior Contract Manager

At Everllence, we pioneer sustainable engineering for a decarbonized future. As a global leader in advanced engineering and technology, we provide innovative solutions across marine, energy, and industrial sectors. With over 14,000 employees in more than 120 countries, we are committed to driving the transition to clean energy and shaping the future of power and propulsion.

Our portfolio includes cutting-edge engine technology, turbomachinery, and digital services that support our customers in achieving their environmental and operational goals. At Everllence, we believe in empowering our people, fostering innovation, and building a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Everllence USA, Inc. plays a vital role in our global operations, delivering high-performance solutions and services to clients across North America. With a strong presence in key markets and a commitment to local innovation, our U.S. team is at the forefront of driving sustainable progress in the region.

Join us and be part of a company that is not only engineering the future—but also making it more sustainable.


Title: Senior Contract Manager

Summary: The Senior Contract Manager will be primarily focused on developing, reviewing, negotiating, managing as well as enforcing a variety of commercial contracts with respective clients, business partners, and affiliates. This role will also frequently interact with the MAN-ES and Quest One internal legal teams and act as a liaison with European headquarters to ensure all aspects of contract negotiation and execution. This role requires expertise in contractual review, an aptitude for negotiation, and an overall ability to recognize and mitigate potential legal risks within large-scale industrial equipment capital projects and services. This role will primarily support our Quest One business for hydrogen electrolyzer technologies, and may also support other business areas within MAN-ES.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Preparation & Review

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms and conditions of commercial contracts such as, but not limited to, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, and Master Agreements.
• Responsible to provide redlined recommendations on all standard and nonstandard contracts
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures and policies
• Identify areas of recurrent commercial risk.


Negotiation

• As part of the core commercial deal team, act as a main point of contact with customers on contractual matters ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations.
• Serve as liaison between German & Swiss headquarters and local North American customers on contractual matters.
• Work closely with sales and execution teams to identify and mitigate commercial & legal risk on all contracts
• Support Sales/ Service / Procurement to ensure company products and services are offered and procured with appropriate, competitive terms and conditions
• Monitor competitive terms and customer satisfaction with our terms and conditions

Risk Management
• Assist to identify potential legal risks and liabilities in the context of terms and conditions, advising internal stakeholders of key issues or discrepancies while ensuring compliance with internal policies

Standardization & Training
• As needed, provide guidance on contractual matters to project managers or other sales/service staff, including periodic training to all corporate personnel on contracting practices and procedures
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies

Execution
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness and interpretation to support execution
• Handle on-going issue and change management
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal

Documentation and Filing
• Maintain and record legal documents, correspondence, and revisions in accordance with company policies

Communication
• Coordinate with internal departments (sales, engineering, HSE, etc.) to ensure proper alignment and understanding of terms and conditions within business objectives and internal requirements

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with preferred background in contractual law.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
• 12+ years with contractual management & negotiation experience. Experience in contract law related to complex industrial equipment, engineering procurement & construction, or energy capital projects is a plus.
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