Sr. Contracts Manager

Nextpower Inc; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company

Unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation possible for some

Job summary

Nextpower Inc in Fremont, CA seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to independently lead complex contract negotiation, administration, and lifecycle management for US projects. You will guide agreements across Supply and Service contracts, ensuring compliant, risk-aware execution.

You will collaborate with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Project Management to align positions with business goals, mitigate risk, and improve contracting processes across the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, legal studies, or contract management.
• 8+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues with sound judgment and timely completion.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management for complex projects and commercial transactions across the USA.
• Review, negotiate, and execute complex commercial agreements, including Supply and Service Agreements and amendments.
• Interpret and apply contract policies; maintain secure documentation in the contract database.
• Evaluate risk, develop mitigation strategies, and propose practical solutions.
• Own the contract lifecycle from preparation through coordination of approvals and signatures.
• Identify process improvements and develop templates, policies, and best practices.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders on contract matters, terms, and risk.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, Project Management and others to align positions with objectives.
• Provide reporting on contract status, risks, and recommended actions.
• Lead resolution of complex contract conflicts and disputes with informed negotiation.
• Build networks with internal and external parties across functions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, legal studies, or contract management

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nextpower innovates and delivers a leading solar power technology platform with integrated tracker, electrical solutions, and yield management and control systems for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. Nextpower offers innovative solutions that accelerate solar power plant construction, increase energy output, and enhance long-term reliability. Our culture is rooted in sustainability, innovation, and collaborative problem solving.

We are looking to hire a Senior Contracts Manager who will independently lead complex contract negotiation, administration, and lifecycle management activities supporting the delivery of contractual obligations for projects across the US. This role serves as a senior individual contributor and trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, applying in-depth commercial and contractual expertise to evaluate complex issues, mitigate risk, and develop practical solutions aligned with Nextpower business objectives.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Independently lead contract management activities for complex projects and commercial transactions across the USA, determining appropriate methods and procedures for new or non-routine assignments.
• Lead the review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including Supply Agreements, Service Agreements, Amendments, and other project-related contracts.
• Interpret and apply contract policies, processes, and guidelines; exercise judgment in adapting established practices to complex circumstances while maintaining secure and accurate contract documentation in the contract database.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Nextpower’s commercial and contractual risk profile to evaluate variable factors, develop risk-mitigation strategies, and recommend creative, effective solutions to complex business issues.
• Own the contract lifecycle process for assigned matters, including preparation of required documentation, coordination of business and legal approvals, negotiation strategy, and execution through appropriate signatures.
• Identify and lead improvements to contract formation and management processes, including development or enhancement of procedures, templates, policies, and best practices that improve speed, quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders on complex contractual matters, industry standards, commercial terms, and risk considerations, adapting communication and negotiation approach to the audience and business context.
• Partner closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, Project Management, and other cross-functional teams to align contractual positions with broader business and project objectives.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Project Managers and other stakeholders on complex contractual issues, including interpretation of obligations, change management, claims, disputes, and risk mitigation.
• Provide management with clear reporting and strategic insights on contract status, material risks, negotiation positions, and recommended actions.
• Lead resolution of complex contract conflicts and disputes by evaluating contractual, commercial, and operational considerations and recommending appropriate paths to resolution.
• Serve as a key liaison and negotiator with internal and external parties throughout contract development, negotiation, execution, and administration; build effective networks with key contacts across functions and areas of expertise.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts, with demonstrated ability to identify risk and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex issues, exercise sound judgment, select and adapt methods and evaluation criteria, and drive assignments to completion with limited oversight.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to advise stakeholders outside the contracts function and communicate complex matters to varied audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to persuade, advise, and present recommendations related to broader business objectives.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products and experience working with contract, CRM, ERP, or related enterprise systems.

Here is some of what you’ll need (valued):

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or industrial projects and familiarity with the interrelationships among commercial, legal, finance, sales, and project-delivery disciplines.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools; experience developing or improving contract policies, procedures, templates, or scalable contracting practices is valued.

Benefits

• health care coverage
• dental and vision
• 401(K) participation including company matching
• company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off
• generous discretionary company bonuses
• life and disability protection
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation

For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Salary

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000.

Mission

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.