Senior Manager - Contract Operations or Contract Manager in Oakland

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Job DescriptionJob Description:\n\n**********Local candidates to California only OR open to relocate to California******No C2C Candidates************ JOB TITILE - Senior Manager, Contract OperationsLOCATION - Oakland CA - hybrid JP-3570 Description: Department Overview The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle. Position Summary The Senior Manager provides tactical sourcing direction and leadership for a portfolio spend category of multiple portfolios with a value of $5 billion or greater. This role develops strategies and plans to reduce purchase cost and drive greatest total cost of ownership while ensuring service excellence. Additionally, this position oversees the governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award. This role partners with Sourcing Operations, Contract Administration, Strategic Sourcing, and other key stakeholders to develop contracting strategies, prepare contract packages which includes defining scopes of work, execute tactical sourcing (quick bids) and create and submit Purchase Requisitions on behalf of the company. The Senior Manager ensures outsourced projects are executed safely, on time, in compliance with company policies, and within budget, scope, and quality expectations - driving operational excellence and enabling successful delivery across the organization. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work headquarters. Providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. MIDPOINT: $182,950 Reporting Relationship: The Senior Manager, Contract Operations will report to the Sr. Director, Procurement Operations. Job ResponsibilitiesAligns and supports category plans developed by Strategic Sourcing to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize spending and total cost of ownership for multiple Portfolios across multiple lines of business.Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories in multiple organizations.Collaborates with Procurement Excellence department to develop the most effective metrics to track, report on and improve overall department performance. Prepares and delivers regular presentations regarding contractor performance, overall expense actuals vs. budget, etc.Ensures the team partners with stakeholders (Law, Risk, Cyber, Business) to identify, determine scope, oversees the contract development, writing, bid process, proposal evaluation and selection. Partners with Strategic Sourcing in reviewing pre-qualified contractors and contract negotiation. Utilizes cost/quality comparative data to assign contract work to most competitive workgroup.Ensures ongoing relationship management and collection and analysis of contractor performance data. Aligns with the Contractor Safety Program to support safety performance incentives and tracking of required safety action plans for each Contractor.Manages contract administration including change order review and processing, invoicing, reporting, auditing and ensuring proper internal controls and processes are in place.Ensures work performed by contractors meets construction standards and all processes, invoices and documentation are within compliance requirements.Leads development and execution of negotiation strategies.Manages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for PG&E and its suppliers.Promotes a safety culture throughout department and ensures employees adhere to all company and regulatory safety practices and policies. Ensures incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated and reported in a timely manner.Participates as lead a member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, earth quakes, etc.Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition Background Qualifications MinimumBachelor's Degree in Management, Construction Management or other related field.10 years of total related experience.Experience managing capital, O&M, and labor budgets DesiredMBA or equivalent advanced degreeContract writing experienceExperience in leading large teamsSix Sigma, CPSM or other Supply Chain related certification2-3 years of supervisor experienceKnowledge of General Order 165/95/128 processes and procedures and electric standards.Knowledge of electric distribution maintenance and construction methods, techniques, practices, business processes, standards.Financial and business acumen, including strong knowledge of contract administration and construction management.General knowledge of bargaining unit contracts.Strong analytical and strategic decision making skillsStrong communication and presentation skills with various levels of contacts.Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.Project management; ability to direct the preparation of schedules, records, and reports of work progress, future projects, and evaluate completed tasks.Change management skills.Ability to lead cross-functional teams; demonstrating leadership and management skillsAbility to identify and resolve problems in challenging environmentPurpose, Virtues and StandsOur Purpose explains "why" we exist:Delivering for our hometownsServing our planetLeading with loveOur Virtues capture "who" we need to be:TrustworthyEmpatheticCuriousTenaciousNimbleOwners Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:Everyone and everything is always safeCatastrophic wildfires shall stopIt is enjoyable to work with and for PG&EClean and resilient energy for allOur work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors **********Local candidates to California only OR open to relocate to California******No C2C Candidates************ JOB TITILE - Principal Contract ManagerLOCATION - Oakland CA - hybrid JP-3490 This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be Oakland General Office (OGO). General expectations for working days in OGO are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week.Description: Department Overview Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is a cross-functional organization leading Client’s Propel program, a major business and technology modernization initiative designed to unlock customer value by simplifying collaborative work processes. Propel will migrate Client to the new version of SAP, S/4HANA, presenting a unique opportunity for Client to standardize business processes, clean the technology core, and enable innovation for breakthrough change across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Through a phased approach, Propel will implement process standardization, operating model changes, data improvements, SAP, and other technology applications with a focus on incrementally improving business capabilities and delivering value. Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is comprised of multi-disciplinary coworkers with deep functional and industry expertise to design and implement end-to-end business processes and technology solutions following industry-leading practices. The team partners closely with IT and external partners to work collaboratively with many stakeholders to adopt standard processes and maximize the use of out-of-the-box proven technology solutions to meet business needs. Each role in this department offers immense career growth potential and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate the outcomes of our True North Strategy and deliver for our customers. Position Summary The Contract Manager, Principal will play a pivotal role in client’s Propel program, overseeing the lifecycle of multiple strategic 3rd party contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all parties adhere to the agreed terms, tracking key milestones, and managing renewals or amendments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analysis, compliance & reporting while working with other departments to ensure consistent compliance practices are followed. Reporting Relationship: The Contract Manager, Principal will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain Propel. Disclosure: Client is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in Client’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. Pay Range: Bay Area – $132,000 to $196,900 annually Job Responsibilities:Leads supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners.Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.Negotiates complex contract issues independently.Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.Works closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to PG&E’s Legal Department and other compliance departments (i.e. Risk).Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.Keeps track of program contracts and their associated obligationsAnalyzes contracts for potential compliance issues.Identifies and resolves discrepancies or non-compliance issues.Evaluates the effectiveness of compliance programs and procedures.Conducts audits and inspections to verify compliance.Communicates compliance requirements to all relevant stakeholders.Provides training and guidance on compliance procedures.Prepares reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience9 years of direct experience in a similar role with ability to navigate complex sourcing strategies and contract compliance for large scale digital transformations (e.g. managing system integrator services and software professional services) while managing sophisticated contracts to minimize value leakage. Desired:Master’s degree in related disciplineCertification such as one of the following or related:Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Lean six sigma certification, green or black beltExperience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.Experience with process development, review, and continuous improvement.Experience in transmission pipeline construction.Utility industry experience.Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of contracts and change ordersAbility to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind.Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations.Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software). **********Local candidates to California only OR open to relocate to California******No C2C Candidates************ JOB TITILE - Expert Contract ManagerLOCATION - Oakland CA - hybrid JP 3491 This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be Oakland General Office (OGO). General expectations for working days in OGO are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. Description: Department Overview Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is a cross-functional organization leading client’s Propel program, a major business and technology modernization initiative designed to unlock customer value by simplifying collaborative work processes. Propel will migrate PG&E to the new version of SAP, S/4HANA, presenting a unique opportunity for client to standardize business processes, clean the technology core, and enable innovation for breakthrough change across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Through a phased approach, Propel will implement process standardization, operating model changes, data improvements, SAP, and other technology applications with a focus on incrementally improving business capabilities and delivering value. Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is comprised of multi-disciplinary coworkers with deep functional and industry expertise to design and implement end-to-end business processes and technology solutions following industry-leading practices. The team partners closely with IT and external partners to work collaboratively with many stakeholders to adopt standard processes and maximize the use of out-of-the-box proven technology solutions to meet business needs. Each role in this department offers immense career growth potential and a once-in-a-lifetime oppor

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