Microsoft Senior Contracts Manager 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

294373063

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operation
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• : This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contract management and contract negotiation experience, specifically in construction services.
• Knowledge of construction services contract mechanisms such as firm-fixed price, guaranteed max price (GMP), etc.
• Working knowledge of critical path method (CMP) scheduling, construction safety and sustainability.
• Experience in leading commercial negotiations and administrating changes to construction contracts as projects go through the construction cycle.
• Experience on large-scale mission critical construction projects - sourcing, managing, and administering contracts over USD $500M.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 9, 2024.

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Contract Management

• Understand industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements; participate and/or lead negotiation of contracts that meet business goals.
• Processes and supports stakeholder requests based on defined contracting strategies viaengagement and/or leveraging workflow process or technology, where applicable in support of product and service requirements.
• Develop strategies for the construction services scope and construction sub-contractors, organize bid results, communicates complete strategy and results to senior management.
• Integrates business specifications for complex contracting areas into request for information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes. Collaborates cross-functionally to define and manage General Contractors against their respective agreement(s), coordinates performance/recovery reviews, and drives corrective actions, performs necessary contract management activities.
• Identifies risks and roadblocks to contract execution and drives action internally and/or externally to resolve and/or escalate, as appropriate.
• Executes contracts and complies with established control processes to ensure delivery and execution on contracts in alignment with business requirements.
• Manages contract and price negotiation activities for construction categories (early works, General Contractor, etc.) and ensures needs are met while also reflecting Microsoft's cross-functional engagements with contractors. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive cost competitiveness.
• Monitors and mitigates the impact of change orders to the underlying business case, and partners cross-functionally to adjust impact models.
• Develops formal notices/responses based on contract requirements

Coordination & Communication Skills

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as project managers, legal counsel, procurement, finance, and suppliers, to ensure smooth contract execution and delivery. You will be required to build and maintain effective relationships with the stakeholders, as well as communicate and negotiate effectively with them.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels. You should be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, as well as negotiate effectively and constructively.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations. You should be able to analyze data and information, identify and solve problems, and make sound and timely decisions.
• A proactive, collaborative, and customer-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be able to take initiative and ownership, work well with others, and deliver value to the customers.

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