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This Position reports to:
Contract & Claims Manager
Your role and responsibilities
Are you ready to take on a dynamic and impactful role where your expertise in contracts can truly make a difference? Our project pipeline has never been more active, with exciting opportunities in energy transition, Power-to-X, and the pharmaceutical sector. We are therefore looking for a Contract Manager to join our Northern European Hub Contract Management team. You will support our sales and project execution teams within our Energy Business Unit in Denmark, and you will be based in Ballerup.
As Contract Manager, you will be the vital link between Sales and Operations, ensuring contract management remains a strategic priority. Success in this role requires the ability to interpret complex contract terms, apply legal principles, and translate them into practical solutions that support both tendering and project execution.
You will:
Support the tendering process with thorough contract reviews, ensuring contracts are robust and executable.
Provide proactive legal and contractual advice during project execution, including managing extensions of time, variation orders, and amendments.
Collaborate closely with ABB’s Legal & Integrity function on strategy, dispute resolution, and compliance.
Develop contract strategies that balance legal requirements with business objectives.
Work closely with cross‑functional project teams throughout all project phases, ensuring contractual requirements are understood, risks are managed proactively, and decisions are aligned with both legal and commercial objectives.
Team and Culture
You will join an international team of experienced Contract Managers working across borders and disciplines. We offer a flexible and collaborative environment where professionalism, knowledge-sharing, and contractual precision are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with ABB’s Contract Management Framework.
Draft, review, and comment on contract terms, annexes, and project documentation.
Support negotiations in line with ABB’s Contract Management Policy.
Identify and mitigate risks while maximizing opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Defend ABB’s contractual interests with customers and suppliers.
Provide internal guidance and training, embedding lessons learned into future practice.
Qualifications for the role
Minimum 3 years’ experience in contract management within technical or project-driven organizations.
A legal degree at master’s level, alternatively higher education in Business, Finance, Engineering or Project Management – together with experience and proven results from working with contractual issues.
Proven ability to navigate complex contracts (e.g., FIDIC or similar).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
Fluent English skills, and preferably Danish, both spoken and written. Fluency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.
More about us
You will have a fixed base in our office in Ballerup, where your close colleagues are also based. We also offer the possibility of working from home a few days a week.
The position reports to HUB NEU Contract Manager Henrik B. Raa, based in Norway. Day-to-day tasks and coordination within the Danish organization will be overseen by Head of Operations, Kian Soleiman.
Please note: Due to the Christmas holidays, we will be available to answer questions between January 5 and January 9. You are welcome to contact Henrik B. Raa at +47 9581 9551 or Kian Soleiman at +45 2148 2498. You can also find more information about us on our website www.abb.com.
The application deadline is 11.01.2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future with efficient use of resources. By connecting our knowledge in engineering and digitalization, ABB makes industry more efficient, productive, sustainable and able to improve their performance. At ABB, we call it 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, you will have more than 500 colleagues in offices in Ballerup, Middelfart, Esbjerg, Kalundborg and Aalborg.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future with efficient use of resources. By connecting our knowledge in engineering and digitalization, ABB makes industry more efficient, productive, sustainable and able to improve their performance. At ABB, we call it 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, you will have more than 500 colleagues in offices in Ballerup, Middelfart, Esbjerg, Kalundborg and Aalborg.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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