Senior Contracts Manager, Renewable Energy Projects (Japan) Location: Tokyo, Japan Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity A leading global renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the development and execution of large-scale energy projects across Japan. This role plays a critical part in shaping commercial strategy, leading negotiations, and driving complex deal execution across high-value infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities Lead the evaluation of RFQs, tenders, and customer requirements, identifying commercial risks and value drivers Develop and execute commercial strategies to optimise project competitiveness and profitability Coordinate cross-functional bid teams across sales, engineering, legal, finance, and project delivery Own the preparation and submission of commercial proposals aligned to client and internal requirements Lead contract drafting, review, and negotiation (equipment and service agreements) through to closure Manage negotiations with customers, consultants, and external stakeholders on complex, high-value deals Present commercial proposals, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to internal leadership Drive governance processes, securing approvals from internal risk and management boards Support post-contract execution, including change orders, variations, and contractual notices Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple regions Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken) Proven experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, or deal execution within energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors Strong track record of negotiating high-value / multi-million contracts Experience working within cross-functional and international teams in a matrix organisation Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop and execute deal strategies Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and manage multiple complex priorities High attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving Demonstrated leadership capability, including managing virtual or project-based teams