Principal Contract Manager Job Oakland California USA,Management

Job Title: Principal Contract Manager
Location:
Oakland, CA
Pay Range: Bay Area – $132,000 to $196,900 annually

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.
Within the posted pay band, there is a budgeted target salary range that will be reviewed with the successful candidate based on their expected contribution and internal peer analysis.
The role includes a 15% annual STIP associated with the benefits.

Position Summary:

Oversee the lifecycle of multiple strategic 3rd party contracts as part of the Client’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.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain Propel.
This position is hybrid, working from both a remote office and the assigned work location based on business needs. General expectations for working days at the Oakland General Office are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Disclosure:

The salary range provided is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary will be based on multiple factors including internal equity, skills, education, experience, market value, and geographic location.
This job is eligible to participate in Client’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities:

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 Client’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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Desired:

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.


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