Senior Contract Manager

Job Title: Expert Contract ManagerLocation: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)Overview:We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead vendor and contract governance for key System Integration (SI) consulting partners supporting large-scale enterprise programs. This role is focused on post-award vendor management and contract oversight, not strategic sourcing.Key Responsibilities:Manage supplier relationships and oversee performance of System Integration consulting partnersGovern complex contracts (MSA, SOW/CWA), ensuring alignment, compliance, and risk mitigationMonitor KPIs, SLAs, and deliverables; lead QBRs and vendor scorecardsSupport contract lifecycle activities including renewals, extensions, and change ordersReview CWAs against MSAs to identify conflicts and ensure contractual adherenceLead issue resolution, escalations, and enforce contract terms (T&Cs)Partner with program leadership and IT/Indirect sourcing teams to support deliveryDevelop reporting and present performance insights with recommendations to leadershipRequirements:Strong experience in vendor/contract management for large, complex engagements (milestone-based, T&M)Proven expertise managing System Integrators/consulting firms (e.g., Big 4 or similar)Deep understanding of contract structures (MSA, SOW, CWA), SLAs, and KPI managementExperience supporting large-scale system or process implementation programsStrong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsNote: This role is focused on contract governance and vendor management, not sourcing or category management.