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About
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 12-month Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: $40 - $50/Hr
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to support a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program valued at $1.5 billion.
This role will be responsible for negotiating, administering, and managing contracts related to system integrator (SI) services, software licensing, cloud subscriptions, and other third-party engagements.
The successful candidate will work closely with legal, procurement, program leadership, and vendor partners to ensure favorable terms, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Negotiation & Drafting
Lead or support negotiation of complex master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SoWs), change orders, and software/cloud license agreements with system integrators and software vendors (e.g., SAP, hyperscalers).
Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contractual terms are consistent with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and commercial best practices.
Draft and review contract terms related to pricing, deliverables, SLAs, IP ownership, warranties, indemnities, and exit clauses.
Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management
Maintain an organized and current repository of all contracts, amendments, and supporting documents.
Track key contract milestones, obligations, notice periods, renewals, and deliverables.
Ensure that contract terms are enforced throughout the program lifecycle and escalate any non-compliance or disputes.
Financial & Commercial Oversight
Work with finance and procurement teams to monitor invoicing, purchase orders, accruals, and budget alignment.
Support cost validation and reconciliation against contract terms and rate cards.
Assist in commercial governance processes, including vendor performance reviews, change request management, and contract compliance audits.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Serve as the liaison between the program, vendors, procurement, and legal for all contract-related matters.
Collaborate with PMO and technical leads to ensure contract deliverables align with program objectives.
Advise on commercial risks, mitigation strategies, and contract interpretation issues.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or procurement.
Demonstrated experience managing IT services contracts, including large-scale systems integration and enterprise software licensing.
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS), and professional services procurement.
Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management in large programs.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Procurement, or a related field.
Certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CCCM, or IACCM) – preferred.
PMP or Agile certification – a plus for understanding project delivery impacts on contract execution.
Tools & Systems:
Proficient in contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, or DocuSign CLM).
Experience with ERP procurement tools and collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence.
Key Attributes:
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced, high-stakes, and multi-vendor program environment.
Comfortable working in a matrixed organization with global teams and enterprise governance.
SAP Organization Unit: SAP Program Management
Site: Oakland General Office (OGO) Campus
Building: Oakland General Office (OGO)
Top Things:
System Integrator Contract Administration Experience on large transformation programs
Notes
The client's laptop will be provided. However, due to major order delays, the supplier must temporarily provide a laptop to avoid delays in starting.
Contract Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The Company
Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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Nice-to-have skills
- SAP S/4HANA
- JIRA
Work experience
- Administrative
- General Project Management
- Legal
Languages
- English