Application Guide

How to Apply for Hub Risk and Contract Manager

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is pioneering the transition to sustainable energy systems with a clear mission toward carbon neutrality, combining Hitachi's technological innovation with ABB's power grid legacy. The company stands out for its global impact on energy infrastructure and commitment to digital solutions for grid resilience. Working here means contributing directly to climate change solutions while being part of a 150+ year engineering heritage.

About This Role

This Hub Risk and Contract Manager serves as the central legal/commercial advisor for the Hub Business Unit, developing risk mitigation strategies and managing complex project contracts across sales, procurement, and project teams. The role directly impacts operational results by safeguarding multi-million dollar energy projects while driving process improvements in contract management. You'll be the go-to expert ensuring contractual compliance and risk optimization for sustainable energy initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing complex service agreements for engineering projects, advising sales teams on risk mitigation strategies for new proposals, and leading contract negotiations for Hub Business Unit initiatives. You might spend the morning developing risk management frameworks for upcoming sustainable energy projects, then collaborate with procurement on supplier contracts, followed by an afternoon meeting to improve contract management processes across the organization.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • A legal-trained professional (law degree preferred) with 8+ years specifically in energy/engineering contract management, not just general legal experience
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating service agreements within engineering or procurement environments, particularly for large-scale energy projects
  • Proven ability to handle projects of varying complexity with specific examples of risk mitigation strategies that improved operational outcomes
  • Background in process improvement initiatives within risk/contract management frameworks, showing systematic thinking beyond transactional contract review

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Quantify your 8+ years of experience with specific metrics: number of contracts managed, project values, risk mitigation savings, or process improvements implemented

2

Highlight any experience with sustainable energy projects or carbon-neutral initiatives to align with Hitachi Energy's mission

3

Use terminology from the job description like 'Hub Business Unit,' 'service agreements,' and 'operational results' throughout your application materials

4

If you have an engineering/business degree instead of law, explicitly detail your 'strong and relevant legal/contractual experience' with concrete examples

5

Research Hitachi Energy's recent projects (like transformer factories or grid solutions) and reference how your skills apply to their specific business context

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with service agreements in engineering/procurement environments, specifying types of contracts and industries', 'Examples of developing risk management strategies that improved operational results, with quantifiable outcomes if possible', "How your background aligns with sustainable energy systems and Hitachi Energy's carbon-neutral mission", 'Experience supporting process improvements in contract management, demonstrating systematic thinking beyond individual contract review']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Hitachi Energy's specific business units and hubs - understand their project portfolio beyond the parent company Hitachi
  • → Recent major projects like transformer factories, grid stabilization projects, or partnerships with renewable energy providers
  • → Their 'Advancing a Sustainable Energy Future' strategy and how different business units contribute to carbon neutrality goals
  • → Industry challenges in energy contract management, particularly around renewable energy transitions and grid modernization

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your experience drafting and negotiating service agreements for engineering projects - what specific clauses were most critical?
2 Describe a time you developed a risk management strategy that significantly improved operational results for a business unit or hub
3 How would you approach contract management for a large, complex sustainable energy project with multiple stakeholders?
4 What process improvements have you implemented in risk/contract management, and how did you measure their success?
5 How do you stay current with contract law developments relevant to the energy sector and carbon-neutral initiatives?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting generic contract management experience without specific examples from engineering/procurement or service agreements
  • Focusing only on legal review of contracts without demonstrating strategic risk management or process improvement capabilities
  • Applying with a general energy sector background without showing understanding of Hitachi Energy's specific focus on grid solutions and carbon-neutral systems

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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