Contract Administration Manager

PPG Industries • Greensboro, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As Government Contract Administration Manager, you will oversee the administration and management of government contracts and lead the contract administration team within the Traffic Solutions business. You will have a strong understanding of government contracting regulations, supply chain processes, and cross-functional coordination in order to drive operational excellence and support business growth. You will be based in the Traffic Solutions office in Greensboro, NC and reports to the Global Supply Chain Director. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

• Customer-focused contract management expertise, combining deep knowledge of government contracting regulations with strong communication and negotiation skills for effective internal and external engagement.
• Leadership and analytical problem‑solving capabilities, including mentoring teams, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing practical, data-driven improvements.
• Technical and continuous‑improvement proficiency, leveraging ERP/CRM systems, intermediate Excel/PowerPoint skills, and Lean‑informed methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is strongly preferred
• 8+ years experience with minimum 5 years in government contracts (Federal, State, or local) having prior operations or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
• Familiarity with ERP (Oracle/SAP), and CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics) systems a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NCMA CPCM or CFCM) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop operational plans and budgets, lead key personnel activities (hiring, training, performance management), and ensure balanced workload and regional coverage.
• Manage government contracts from bid to award through closeout—ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining all contract documentation, and developing SOPs while training and guiding internal teams on bidding and contract administration.
• Partner with Government Sales and internal teams on strategic bids and contract updates while representing commercial and government contract interests both internally and externally.
• Ensure timely, accurate CRM updates and track KPIs such as data accuracy and workload analysis.
• Lead problem‑solving initiatives to streamline processes and enhance customer experience by identifying efficiency and compliance improvements, addressing customer issues, and supporting special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager