Contract Management Team Leader - Bandırma

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The Contract Management Team Leader  role is within Customer & Contract Management function, embedded in the Service organization, where it plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality customer experience and professional contract management throughout the service phase of wind farms. 

The Contract Management Department works closely with Service Managers, Customer Managers, Legal & Compliance, and broader operational, technical, and commercial stakeholders to safeguard Vestas' contractual and commercial interests. The department supports operations by providing contractual interpretation, ensuring compliance with obligations, advising on commercial risks, and managing dispute resolution or avoidance strategies. It is instrumental in enabling seamless delivery of O&M services and strong customer relationships across regions.

Responsibilities

A Contract Management Team Leader  at Vestas is responsible for activities prior to and during the service phase, including:

• Contract Interpretation & Compliance: Interpret, summarize, and advise service teams on contractual scope, obligations, rights, and remedies to ensure compliance and alignment with commercial expectations
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Review incoming customer/contractor communications, prepare responses, draft notices and submissions, and support negotiations of settlement agreements to ensure efficient dispute resolution
• Claims & Defect Handling: Maintain oversight of defect claims and coordinate evaluations and resolutions across departments
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Maintain contract databases, ensure documentation accuracy, track lifecycle obligations, and support operational teams in executing contract terms
• Commercial Support & Negotiation: Contribute to negotiation tactics, settlement discussions, and contract amendments, ensuring alignment with internal risk policies and optimized commercial outcomes
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Service Sales, Service Operations, Procurement, Legal, Construction, and Project Management to ensure alignment on obligations, disputes, pricing, claims, and risk mitigation
• Continuous Improvement: Provide lessons learned to improve future contract drafting and contribute to process enhancement efforts across contract-related workflows
• Managing a Customer Support Team

Qualifications

Typical qualifications based on similar Vestas's roles include:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical/financial field
• Experience in contract management, within energy or wind industry (valuable), or heavy construction sectors (5+ years depending on seniority)
• Understanding of energy contract structures and experience with claims, warranty issues, extensions of time, and cost-based claims
• High proficiency in English

Competencies

• Team Management & Effective Leadership
• Solid commercial and contractual awareness, with solid negotiation skills and pragmatic decision-making
• Attention to detail, structured work approach, and solid organizational skills for handling complex documentation and prioritization
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to operate in multinational, cross-functional environments
• Structured approach and ability to interpret detailed contract clauses and identify risks or opportunities
• Solution-oriented mindset, able to work with minimal supervision and manage responsibilities and support dispute avoidance/resolution strategies
• Familiarity with project or contract management tools

What We Offer

• A role within a top company in sustainable energy solutions, contributing directly to renewable energy development
• International and diverse working environment with clear focus on collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development
• Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and access to global knowledge across Vestas' business units
• Attractive employment packages, benefits, training programs, and inclusion in a culture that values innovation and diversity

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Bandırma, Turkey.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.