Expert Contract Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title :

Expert Contract Manager

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

Senior Contract Manager

Contract Compliance Manager

Vendor Relations Manager

Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Lead

Contracts Performance Manager

Location : Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility :

Hybrid (3 days onsite : Tuesday–Thursday at Oakland General Office)

Job Details :

Position Type : Direct Hire (FTE)

Salary : $130 - 148k / year

Job Summary :

The Expert Contract Manager will oversee multiple high-value, strategic third-party contracts within the organization’s Propel SAP S / 4HANA modernization program . This role ensures compliance, manages vendor relationships, and drives contract performance improvement across large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Acting as a key advisor to leadership, this position balances risk, negotiation, compliance, and business alignment in support of critical enterprise modernization goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners

Manage complex contracts and amendments, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance

Develop advanced scorecards to assess contract performance

Independently facilitate vendor performance reviews and negotiations

Create and implement innovative strategies for contract and compliance challenges

Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives

Train internal stakeholders on contract policy and compliance standards

Provide QA / QC oversight for contract performance monitoring

Develop and execute audit plans for contract compliance

Track obligations and renewals across the Propel ERP transformation program

Identify, analyze, and resolve compliance risks or discrepancies

Conduct inspections and audits to ensure adherence to agreements

Prepare and present reports on contract performance outcomes

Required Experience :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

7+ years of contract management in large-scale digital transformations (e.g., SAP / ERP system integrators, professional services)

Strong record of managing sophisticated contracts and preventing value leakage

Nice-to-Have Experience :

Master’s degree in business, law, or related field

Certifications : PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Utility industry or pipeline construction experience

QA / QC experience with contract documentation

Process improvement and continuous improvement expertise

Required Skills :

Expert-level contract management and vendor negotiation skills

Strong knowledge of compliance, regulations, and risk mitigation

Ability to resolve conflicts constructively and achieve win-win outcomes

Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with SRM, Ariba, SAP, or other contract management software

Preferred Skills :

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting the energy and utilities sector

Forward-thinking and results-driven approach to contract governance

Strong balance of quality vs. quantity in execution

About the Client :

A leading natural gas and electric utility serving millions across the U.S. Known for reliable energy delivery, forward-looking modernization, and a mission-driven culture.

About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number : 25-26149

#LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid #gttjobs

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015