Join DSB as a senior contract manager in the transformative IC5 project on sustainable electric trains

Ready to be responsible for critical supplier relationships and ensure seamless delivery of one of DSB’s key projects?

Become the cornerstone of contract management, ensuring compliance, milestones, and strategic collaboration in the future of sustainable transportation.

Join DSB’s transformative journey toward sustainable mobility as a Senior Contract Manager in the IC5 project. You will play an essential role in ensuring the delivery of new electric train sets and implementing outsourced maintenance.

Do you want to come on board? As a Senior Contract Manager in the IC5 project, you will be an important contributor to DSB’s transformation. The IC5 project focuses on introducing new electric trains with speeds up to 200 km/h that improve travel times, passenger capacity and the overall travel experience.

You will be part of Legal & Commercial Contract Management with approx. 50 employees in three teams. In our large and diverse department, we manage a wide range of complex contracts and provide contract management and legal advice on matters that impact the entire organization and many of our key stakeholders.

We are an international team with different nationalities and backgrounds. Therefore, most of our communication is in English. We emphasize a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and feedback.

“As Senior Contract Manager, I oversee projects from strategy to execution, enabling diverse discussions and continuous learning. I’m proud to create value by cutting costs, reducing risks, and negotiating terms that drive business success.

What I appreciate most is the team’s shared commitment to common goals and the collaborative environment that fosters growth. The synergy within the team inspires me daily. At DSB, I enjoy contributing to sustainable projects and innovative solutions, making it fulfilling to work for an organization that prioritizes both environmental responsibility and progress.”

Says Giulia - Senior Contract Manager

Your Role As Senior Contract Manager, you will have a key role in managing DSB’s IC5 contract in close collaboration with 6 other contract managers.

Collaboration and stakeholder management will be central, as you work closely with project managers, technicians, and legal professionals to secure smooth project execution and strategic alignment.

Your typical day may include providing feedback on correspondence to the supplier, advising in project management meetings on contract-related issues, negotiating delivery changes with the supplier’s Contract Manager, and updating performance KPIs and our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool.

Your main tasks

• Represent DSB in supplier interactions, including commercial negotiations and advising on strategic engagement.
• Ensure milestone acceptance and delivery management in compliance with contract terms.
• Train and support the project team in using CM processes and tools effectively (CLM).
• Advise on contract-related topics, including change management, performance monitoring, and supplier claims.

What qualifications does the job require? We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager who is used to working in complex projects. You are motivated by creating structure and progress, while keeping the overall perspective clear.

You thrive in a flexible working day and have a methodical approach to the tasks. You are good at building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and can balance commercial, technical and legal requirements in a professional manner.

You may recognize yourself in the following

• Relevant higher education and practical experience in contract management.
• Experience with informal management of teams.
• Competence in reading and interpreting contract documents, including terms and conditions.
• Experience with contracts in English as well as advanced written and oral English skills.
• Ability to take ownership, work in a structured way and ensure progress.

What can DSB offer you?

• Free transportation with DSB
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home a few days a week
• Access to DSB’s gym and attractive DSB discounts, including fitness centers
• Pension plan and health insurance
• Subsidized lunch scheme and the opportunity to buy food to take home
  

Read more about employee benefits and DSB as a workplace (in Danish).

Apply now The application deadline is May 18th 2026.

We conduct ongoing interviews, so please apply as soon as possible.

Please upload your motivation for applying (which can also be a video), CV, and exam papers, if applicable.

Questions? Please call Manager of Legal Management and Commercial Contract Management Charlotte Bagger at tel. +45 24 68 41 72.

Recruitment Process If you advance, you can expect two interviews. The final interview includes a behavioral test and may involve a logical reasoning test, and occasionally a case study. We use digital reference checks with your consent.

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INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Høje-Taastrup Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

dagarbejde

-Arbejdsgiver:

ALLE OMRÅDER, HQ, Telegade , 2630 Taastrup

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 18-05-2026;

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