Principal Contract Manager

Job Title

Pay Rate: Bay Area - $132,000 to $196,900 annually

Summary:

• Work Mode: Hybrid
• The role will require in-person work at the Oakland General Office. The team is currently going into the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Free parking is available on-site, and it's a short walk from the 19th Bart station.
• The role includes a 15% annual STIP associated with the benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the lifecycle of multiple strategic 3rd party contracts as part of the company's Propel program.
• Ensure adherence to agreed terms, track key milestones, and manage renewals or amendments.
• Monitor, analyze, ensure compliance, and report while collaborating with other departments for consistent compliance practices.
• Lead supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners.
• Advise senior leadership on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiate complex contract issues independently.
• Identify, analyze, and improve or create new business processes to meet new goals and objectives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Act as a primary liaison for the contracts team to the company's Legal Department and other compliance departments.
• Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and training to less experienced contract management staff.
• Develop and deliver contract management training to all stakeholders.
• Track program contracts and their associated obligations.
• Analyze contracts for potential compliance issues and resolve discrepancies or non-compliance issues.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs and procedures.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of direct experience in a similar role with the ability to navigate complex sourcing strategies and contract compliance for large-scale digital transformations.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Certification such as PMP, PgMP, or Lean Six Sigma (green or black belt).
• Experience with QA and QC regarding contract documents.
• Experience with process development, review, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in transmission pipeline construction and utility industry.
• Subject matter expertise with contract composition, management, administration, and negotiation.
• Ability to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind.
• Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills for solving complex problems.
• Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations.
• Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contract information systems.