Contract Manager

SMA America • Rocklin, CA

80d • $104,000 - $134,000

About The Position

The Contract Manager is responsible for the management of the contract process and risks in accordance with SMA’s legal and compliance policies, risk management processes and commercial contract compliance. The Contract Manager is an essential and key position with high visibility within the organization and is integral member of the legal department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or a master’s degree in finance or business administration.
• A qualification as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is desirable.
• Current or past membership in the National Contract Manager’s Association (NCMA) would be a plus.
• + 10 years’ work experience with construction projects and project management.
• + 10 years’ work experience in contract management in complex project related supply contracts, master supply agreements, distributor agreements, complex multi-year service and/or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, national and international sourcing agreement.
• + 3 years’ work experience as financial analyst, project controller, or equivalent with a focus on conducting financial evaluations / generating decision proposals would be a strong plus.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic analysis.
• Ability to provide proactive and pragmatic advice.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal is required and proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), WebEx, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with SAP R/3 is desirable.
• Ability successfully to work in multifunctional teams.
• Excellent project management skills and time management.
• Strong customer orientation both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Assist, strategize with, and advise sales team in developing approaches to successfully pursue and win business.
• Assist in the analysis of profitability of the potential opportunity.
• Assist the bid team and provide advice on the contractual and project risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and risk owners including procurement, finance, sales, service, commercial project management and headquarters in analyzing the opportunity and risks.
• Manage contract review, analysis and drafting of the terms and conditions and other documents relating to contract process.
• Ensure consistency and completeness of contract terms and exhibits.
• Ensure contract requirements/obligations are in compliance with SMA’s policies and processes.
• Manage the approval process prior to contract signatures and the contract signature process.
• Manage the contracting process from the bid phase to project execution.
• Create handover documentation and training.
• Support project management and finance by summarizing and tracking key contract terms and risk.
• Assist with project reports and calculations including billing plans.
• Serve as key point of contact for legal, sales, finance, commercial project management, procurement, applications engineering, product management, service and other project-oriented team members.
• Maintain contracts drafts and ensure the archiving and accessibility of executed contracts.
• Provide proactive, strategic and business oriented guidance and solutions to internal business teams.
• Primarily responsible for negotiations; support development of negotiation strategies.
• Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract templates, policies and processes.
• Prepare documentation related to contract and project management.
• Actively participate in project reviews in support of project execution.
• Support project profitability and budget.
• Manage the claims process, proactively identify and manage risk areas.
• Provide strategic advice and contribute expertise and experience.
• Support SMA’s business primarily in the U.S., and in Latin and South America and Canada.
• Develop and advance strategies in support of the company’s position.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $104,000-134,000 per year, dependent upon experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
• Dedicated Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Tuesday and Thursdays; remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees