Contract Manager (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the security of supply on the grid side in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

For our "Asset Related Contracts" team at the headquarters in Aarau, we are looking for a dynamic and independent personality with energy and enthusiasm for the transmission grid.

Contract Manager (80-100%) - 1488

Ensuring electricity in Switzerland

In this position, you shape the contractual framework for secure, efficient grid connections – from the initial idea to operational implementation. As a central contact point, you coordinate engineering, legal, and external partners and ensure that contracts are precise in terms of expertise, technical aspects, and commercial conditions. You are responsible for the development of contracts in close collaboration with the technical and legal departments as well as industry partners. Additionally, you are responsible for the following tasks:

Development of grid connection, plant contracts, and standard contracts including technical appendices in close cooperation with engineering and legal

Creation and further development of cost models, connection conditions, and capacity concepts, especially for data centers, battery storage, and hybrid plants

End-to-end coordination of internal and external stakeholders until signing; moderation of negotiations and workshops

Contact person (SPOC) for grid connection contracts: orchestrating internal departments and external partners

This is how you make a difference

For this position, we are looking for a communicative, solution-oriented personality with a strong doer mentality and the ability to handle various topics simultaneously. You have an affinity for technology and innovation and enjoy questioning things and driving improvements. Additionally, you bring the following qualifications:

Completed studies (or equivalent education) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or industrial engineering

Experience in project management and contract management, ideally in the field of critical infrastructures

Negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and a high quality awareness

Business administration knowledge is an advantage

Fluent German and very good English skills; French and Italian skills are an advantage

How we inspire you

We offer you diverse and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to Aarau train station. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:

Independent and flexible working hours (42 hours per week) including home office options

25-30 working days of vacation as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year

Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund

Opportunities for professional development

Financial and/or time support for internal or external training

Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

About us

Our team is responsible for Swissgrid's asset-related contracts throughout Switzerland – directly at the infrastructure and at the heart of the Swiss transmission grid. As a central interface, we maintain close communication with various teams within the company as well as with external partners from the industry. Cooperative collaboration and team spirit are very important to us. We are looking for committed personalities who share our enthusiasm for critical infrastructure and innovation and who want to actively shape digitalization.