Principal Contract Manager

Axelon Services Corporation

Oakland, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$132,000–$196,900 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Processes, Business Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Contract Analysis, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Oakland, CA

POSTED

17 days ago

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.

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Axelon Services Corporation

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