Senior Strategic Contract & Compliance Leader

TekWissen LLC; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen LLC in Oakland, CA seeks a Principal Contract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of strategic contracts within the Propel program. This hybrid, full-time role leads supplier relationships and ensures contract compliance and governance.

The ideal candidate will navigate complex sourcing strategies, advance negotiations, and drive process improvements while collaborating with Legal, Risk, and senior leadership to minimize value leakage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 9+ years in a similar role managing complex contracts and sourcing strategies
• Master’s degree in related discipline
• PMI certifications (PMP, PgMP) and Lean Six Sigma
• QA/QC experience with contract documents; process development
• Utility industry experience in transmission pipelines
• Subject matter expert in contracts, change orders and negotiation
• Ability to manage conflict with win-win resolutions; budgets, contracts, bids, RFPs
• Strong reporting, analytical and technical thinking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract systems (SRM, Ariba, SAP)

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners.
• Advise senior leadership on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiate complex contract issues independently.
• Identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes or create new ones within the department.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Act as primary liaison for the contracts team to the Legal Department and other compliance departments.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.
• Develop and deliver contract management training to stakeholders.
• Track program contracts and their obligations.
• Analyze contracts for potential compliance issues; resolve discrepancies or non-compliance.
• Evaluate effectiveness of compliance programs and procedures; conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance.
• Communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders; provide training and guidance on procedures.
• Prepare reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Compliance

Risk management

Process improvement

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PMP Certification

PgMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

SRM

Ariba

SAP

Scheduling software

Job description

TekWissen LLC in Oakland, CA seeks a Principal Contract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of strategic contracts within the Propel program. This hybrid, full-time role leads supplier relationships and ensures contract compliance and governance.

The ideal candidate will navigate complex sourcing strategies, advance negotiations, and drive process improvements while collaborating with Legal, Risk, and senior leadership to minimize value leakage.