Contract Manager

Microsoft • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

As a Contract Manager on Microsoft’s Engineering, Procurement & Construction team, you will support major construction programs through contract management, procurement and commercial management, supplier and trade partner engagement, construction project support, and contract strategy and execution for datacenter build programs. The role supports Cloud Operations and Innovation initiatives, including infrastructure that enables Microsoft’s mission-critical services and advances such as artificial intelligence. You will work across projects and stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and 4+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in subcontracting or contract management on a jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliverables are consistent, timely, high-quality, and accurate, and ensure stakeholders understand applicable Service Level Agreements, milestones, and deliverable terms.
• Communicate delays to stakeholders and independently propose and execute contingency measures.
• Use data to anticipate and mitigate risks and negative business impacts; ensure compliance with agreed terms, communicate potential delays, and support cross-functional or cross-regional contingency plans.
• Manage contract and price negotiations across different pricing models and purchasing categories, coordinating cross-functionally with suppliers to meet price and capacity needs.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and work with suppliers to improve cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate independently with Legal and Corporate Affairs or global procurement teams to negotiate Master Contract terms and conditions.
• Route and execute original contracts and Change Orders through workflow processes or technology to support product and service requirements and align contract delivery and execution with business requirements.
• Identify and resolve contract roadblocks internally and externally.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal compliance stakeholders; lead initial and annual refresher onboarding processes.
• Develop and execute supplier account plans that detail priorities and focus for the upcoming period.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through the Microsoft careers website.

What This Job Offers

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