Sr. Manager, Contract Management

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. • San Jose, CA

3d • $120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Manager of Contract Management to support complex commercial transactions in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership, leading the review, negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of a broad range of customer, supplier, and strategic business agreements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in commercial contracting, risk mitigation, deal structuring, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment, with the ability to balance legal and commercial priorities to accelerate business while protecting the company’s interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, or legal/commercial operations.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, hardware, manufacturing, or technology industry.
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of contractual risk allocation and deal structuring.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, high-growth, high-pressure environment.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in the semiconductor ecosystem, including fabless, foundry, packaging, test, supply chain, OEM, or hyperscaler customer models is a plus
• Experience supporting high-value revenue transactions and complex strategic accounts with global commercial contracting and international business transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Management Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of a broad range of commercial agreements in support of semiconductor business operations. Manage contracts including but not limited to Purchase and Sales Agreements, NDAs, SOWs
• Business Partnership Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Product teams to support customer-facing and strategic transactions. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on contract positioning, negotiation strategy, escalation management, and commercial tradeoffs. Support executive-level negotiations and high-value customer engagements.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, financial, legal, and operational risks within proposed contract terms. Review and negotiate provisions related to but are not limited to: warranty, IP ownership/ licensing, forecasting/ allocations, deliver/ lead times, and payment terms
• Process Improvement Improve and streamline internal contract intake, review, approval, and execution workflows. Develop and maintain contract templates, fallback language, negotiation playbooks, and approval processes. Help drive consistency and speed across contract review and negotiation cycles. Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and reporting where applicable.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization. Drive alignment on contract terms while balancing business objectives, customer expectations, and company risk posture. Train and mentor internal teams on contracting best practices and common negotiation issues.

Benefits

• MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection.
• Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees