Oliver Becker

Global Risk Manager - BU Service

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Senior Risk and Contract Management Professional with over 19 years of experience executing and overseeing international service and EPC contracts. Skilled in Risk Management, close-out projects, integrity, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to manage contract lifecycles, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with internal policies and client expectations. Fluent in English and German, with a strong business and process orientation.

Experience

  • Hitachi Energy (Full-time · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Global Risk Manager - BU Service
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Manage global risks within the Business Unit Service Support Sales Teams in navigating complexities during sales and execution Conduct Risk Reviews while representing the global BU

    • Risk & Contract Manager for Europe - HBU PGHV at Hitachi Energy
      Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      As a key strategic advisor in Risk & Contract Management, I empower European Sales Teams to navigate complexities during both the sales and execution phases. With deep expertise in international projects, ranging from Service Business to EPC, I ensure our agreements are robust and risk is minimized. I lead continuous departmental growth across Europe by standardizing best practices and implementing streamlined procedures. In my role, I also conduct comprehensive Risk Reviews during the bid approval process, representing the HUB perspective and deputizing for the global BU Risk Manager. Thriving in international environments, I communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from ground teams to Top Management. I’m committed to driving Diversity and Inclusion as a fundamental part of daily operations, fostering a culture of respect and innovation in my daily work.

  • Risk Manager Europe & Head of Commercial Sales Germany - HBU PGHV at Hitachi ABB Power Grids
    Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • ABB (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Commercial Sales - Business Unit High Voltage Products
      Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Areas of responsibility: 1.) Contract Management during tender phase and project execution 2.) Project Controlling during execution phase 3.) All aspects related to commercial order handling (such as order creation in SAP, invoicing, payment securities, hedging, taxes, insurance, logistic support, ....)

    • Head of Commercial Sales & Project Controlling - Business Unit Power Generation
      Jul 2014 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Commercial Sales Manager & Project Controller - Business Unit Power Generation
      Oct 2009 - Jun 2014 · 4 yrs 9 mos