Senior Manager

Senior Manager – Contract Operations Job Title: Senior Manager – Contract Operations – Oakland, CA (hybrid) JP-3570 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, define scopes of work, execute tactical sourcing, 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. MIDPOINT: $182,950 Reporting Relationship: The Senior Manager, Contract Operations will report to the Sr. Director, Procurement Operations. Job Responsibilities Aligns and supports category plans developed by Strategic Sourcing to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity 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, oversee 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 Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Management, Construction Management or other related field. 10 years of total related experience. Experience managing capital, O&M, and labor budgets. Desired MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Contract writing experience. Experience in leading large teams. Six Sigma, CPSM or other Supply Chain related certification. 2–3 years of supervisor experience. Knowledge 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 skills. Strong 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 skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems in challenging environment. Principal Contract Manager Job Title: Principal Contract Manager – Oakland, CA (hybrid) JP-3490 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. 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. Pay Range: Bay Area – $132,000 to $196,900 annually. Job Responsibilities Aligns and supports category plans developed by Strategic Sourcing to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity 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, oversee 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 9 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 Qualifications Master’s degree in related discipline. Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Lean Six Sigma certification, green or black belt. Experience 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. Expert on Contract Management and customer service. Forward thinking; can anticipate future consequences accurately. Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win‑win resolution in mind. Results‑oriented skills with a balanced emphasis between quality and quantity. Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, regulatory, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, agencies, and issues impacting (past, present, and future) gas or electric operations within the utility industry. 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). Expert Contract Manager Job Title: Expert Contract Manager – Oakland, CA (hybrid) JP-3491 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. Position Summary: The Contract Manager, Expert 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 monitoring, analysis, compliance & reporting while working with other departments to ensure consistent compliance practices are followed. Reporting Relationship: The Contract Manager, Expert will report directly to Director of Propel. Pay Range: Bay Area – $114,000 to $162,800. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the supplier relationship management of critical system integration partners. Manages complex contracts and change order terms including, but not limited to, interpretation of contract terms and mitigation of risks, working with key stakeholders. Develops complex scorecards to assess contract performance. Independently facilitates vendor performance discussions. Negotiates major dispute settlement with internal stakeholders and vendors. Creates new and innovative approaches, tools and tactics to solve complex problems. Leads cross‑functional projects or process improvement initiatives. Trains stakeholders on policy and complex contract issues. Provides quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) oversight for the contract performance team. Develops contract audit plan. Keeps track of program contracts and their associated obligations. Analyzes 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. Prepares reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Seven (7) 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 Qualifications Master’s degree in related discipline. Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Experience 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. Expert on Contract Management and customer service. Forward thinking; can anticipate future consequences accurately. Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win‑win resolution in mind. Results‑oriented skills with a balanced emphasis between quality and quantity. Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, regulatory, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, agencies, and issues impacting (past, present, and future) gas or electric operations within the utility industry. 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). Government Contract Acquisition & Proposal Manager (Part‑time, potential to convert to FTE) Location: San Ramon, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Job Title: Government Contract Acquisition & Proposal Manager Key Responsibilities: Complete all necessary registrations for federal, state, and local government contracting portals (e.g., SAM.gov, Cal eProcure, BART procurement systems, Caltrans vendor registration). Obtain and maintain all required certifications (e.g., small business, DBE, MBE/WBE, etc., if applicable). Research, monitor, and track relevant bid opportunities across federal, state, local, and transportation agencies. Maintain a bid calendar with upcoming solicitations, deadlines, and submission requirements. Prepare, write, and submit complete bid packages, including technical proposals, estimates, cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation. Ensure all proposals comply with solicitation requirements, formatting guidelines, and submission deadlines. Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for services or projects, factoring in labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead. Collaborate with company leadership to determine bid strategies and profit margins. Assist with contract kickoff, compliance reporting, and any modifications or amendments as needed. Qualifications Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAM.gov, Cal eProcure, and agency‑specific vendor portals (BART, Caltrans, etc.). Strong proposal writing and technical documentation skills. Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and pricing proposals. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and online procurement portals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with agency procurement officers and internal team members. Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction, transportation, or related service industries. Knowledge of small business certifications and compliance programs. Understanding of contract law and public procurement policies. Contract Management Analyst Location: Oakland, CA (hybrid, once a month) Pay: $30/hr–$39/hr Job Title: Contract Management Analyst Top 3 Things Looking For: Familiarity with a company’s Sourcing/Procurement/Contracting process. Proven track record of being able to quickly understand and distill complex processes into easily digestible instructions/guides. Ability to serve as a single point of contact and guide others through complex processes. Job Description: The selected candidate would be the Sourcing subject matter expert that 1) understands the end‑to‑end Sourcing process, 2) is able to document that process, 3) develop aids to help Program Managers successfully navigate the RFP/RFQ, contracting, change order process (cyber security, privacy reviews, budget updates), and 4) facilitate the Digital Strategy, Cyber Security, Privacy review process. Additionally, the person in this role would also help coordinate solicitations and submit new contract and change order requests. Core Tasks: Document existing processes and create training materials. Perform a stock take of current contracts and develop a timeline for actions required for each including timelines and key milestones. New Contracts – Work with existing Program Managers and Sourcing to understand current steps for onboarding a new vendor, establishing a new contract, and completing all required internal PG&E Sourcing hurdles, like cyber security, digital strategy, privacy, and legal. Develop a training aid that helps Program Managers navigate the steps they need to take to create new contracts. When to engage with IT, Cyber Security, Digital Strategy, Privacy, Vendor, Legal, and RFP/RFQ process. Existing Contracts – Work with existing Program Managers and Sourcing subject matter experts to document the current Sourcing process for updating contracts, develop training aids, and address common questions. Minimum Qualifications 1–3 years of experience working with contracts. BS/BA Degree, or equivalent work experience. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with PG&E's Sourcing and Procurement processes is a plus. Experience working with an investor‑owned utility. High level of organization. Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate complex processes to a wide audience. #J-18808-Ljbffr