Manager-Program / Contract 2 (Pomona)

Manager-Program / Contract 2

Location : Pomona, CA 91768 (Hybrid 2 days in the office Wed / Thurs)

Duration : 18-months

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field or a combination of experience, education and training. Broad knowledge of project, program, or contract management; Company policies, procedures, and practices; accounting and budgeting policies and practices. Typically possesses three to five years' experience in program, or contract management. Estimate costs, recurring and non-recurring. Analyze and evaluate contract terms and commercial proposals. Prepare documentation for internal reviews and act as contractual point of contact with our customers. Prepare and submit proposals to customers. Conduct commercial negotiations and incorporate results into existing contracts. Pursue and conclude any past due commercial claims with the customer. Communicate, coordinate, and monitor requirements and performance of out of scope work with program management, finance, procurement, engineering, quality and the Director of Contracts as required. Direct the work of Contract Administrators and other respective administrative staff.

Education Requirement : Bachelor's Degree

Day-to-Day Responsibilities / Workload :

1. Infrastructure Replacement Program

Manage end-to-end infrastructure replacement projects, from planning through execution.

Define project scopes and identify cost responsibilities.

Interface cross functionally with multiple internal partners, stakeholders, and large-scale clients throughout the infrastructure replacement process.

Participate in technical discussions with engineering and cost estimating teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.

Lead customer negotiations to secure agreement on infrastructure replacement scope and requirements.

2. Contract Management

Interpret interconnection agreements under CAISO, WDAT, and Rule 21 to identify infrastructure replacement requirements.

Understand contract terms governed by FERC and CPUC to ensure project scope aligns with regulatory obligations.

Partner with the contract team to ensure understanding of scope and cost allocations within the interconnection agreements.

3. Project Management and Stakeholder Coordination

Lead cross-functional teams and track project milestones.

Conduct stakeholder meetings and escalate risks as needed.

Coordinate with technical project management teams to ensure documentation and project execution readiness.

Required Skills / Attributes :

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or technical discipline.

5-plus years of experience in project management, contract management, or program management.

Experience working with utility contracts.

Desired Skills / Attributes :

Strong project management skills.

Strong communication and negotiation skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.