Sr. Contracts Manager (Solar Energy)

Location: Fremont, California, USA

Salary: $145,000–$165,000 annually

Company

Develops integrated solar tracker, electrical, digital, and yield-management solutions for utility-scale and distributed-generation projects.

What you will do

• Lead contract management activities for complex projects and commercial transactions across the USA.
• Review, negotiate, execute, and administer Supply Agreements, Service Agreements, Amendments, and related project contracts.
• Own the contract lifecycle, including documentation, business and legal approvals, negotiation strategy, signatures, and contract database records.
• Evaluate contractual and commercial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Advise Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders on obligations, change management, claims, disputes, and risk mitigation.
• Improve contracting procedures, templates, policies, best practices, reporting, and dispute-resolution processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues, exercise sound judgment, adapt methods, and complete assignments with limited oversight.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with contract, CRM, ERP, or related enterprise systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or industrial projects.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Experience improving contract policies, procedures, templates, or scalable contracting practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on sustainability, innovation, collaborative problem solving, integrity, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Company-paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, discretionary bonuses, and life and disability protection.
• Stock compensation may be available for eligible positions.