Contract Manager

Microsoft•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Collaborate with brilliant minds who challenge, inspire, and elevate each other to new heights. As a Contract Manager on our Engineering, Procurement & Construction team, you will be instrumental in supporting 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. You will play a pivotal role in our Cloud Operations and Innovation efforts, working directly on initiatives that are foundational to enabling cutting-edge advancements, including Artificial Intelligence, by ensuring successful data center delivery. Your expertise in contract and supplier management will help drive commercial outcomes and operational excellence across multiple projects and stakeholders. This is your opportunity to join a high-impact team positioned at the center of technological transformation, where your work directly supports the infrastructure powering Microsoft’s mission-critical services. At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth ‑ mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress, people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.
Prior experience in subcontracting or contract management on a jobsite would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures consistency, timeliness, quality, and accuracy of deliverables, and ensures stakeholders are aware of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and/or defined milestones and deliverables terms.
Communicates delays to stakeholders, and independently proposes and executes contingency measures.
Leverages data to anticipate and mitigate risk and negative business impacts by ensuring compliance with agreed-upon terms, communicating delay potential to stakeholders, and supporting the execution of contingency plans cross-functionally and/or cross-regionally as needed.
Manages contract and price negotiation activities on different pricing models for multiple purchasing categories cross-functionally and ensures both price and capacity needs are met, reflecting cross-functional engagements with suppliers.
Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works closely with suppliers to drive cost competitiveness.
Leads collaboration with Legal and Corporate Affairs or global procurement teams to negotiate Master Contract terms and conditions, independently.
Routes and executes original contracts and subsequent Change Orders via workflow processes or technology in support of product and service requirements, ensuring delivery and execution on contracts in alignment with business requirements.
Identifies and resolves contract roadblocks internally and externally as appropriate.
Collaborates with suppliers and internal compliance stakeholders, leads initial and annual refresher onboarding processes, and develops and executes supplier account plans detailing priorities and focus for the upcoming period.