Job Details

Salary Range: $130k - $148k, 10% STIP

Summary:

• Hybrid schedule: Both onsite and remote in Oakland, CA.


• Full-time Direct Hire position.


• Salary range specific to locality and based on multiple factors including skills, experience, and market value.


• Eligible for company's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships with critical system integration partners.


• Oversee complex contracts and change order terms, interpreting contract terms and mitigating risks.


• Develop complex scorecards to assess contract performance.


• Facilitate vendor performance discussions independently.


• Negotiate major dispute settlements with internal stakeholders and vendors.


• Create innovative approaches, tools, and tactics to solve complex problems.


• Lead cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives.


• Train stakeholders on policy and complex contract issues.


• Provide QA and QC oversight for the contract performance team.


• Develop contract audit plans and track program contracts and obligations.


• Analyze contracts for compliance issues and resolve discrepancies.


• Evaluate effectiveness of compliance programs and procedures.


• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance.


• Communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders.


• Prepare reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


• Seven years of direct experience in a similar role managing complex sourcing strategies and contract compliance for large-scale digital transformations.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in contract management and customer service.


• Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind.


• Results-oriented skills with a balance between quality and quantity.


• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contract information systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in a related discipline.


• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or Lean Six Sigma Yellow 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.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting gas or electric operations within the utility industry.


• Ability to prioritize workload independently based on department priorities and goals.