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Position Overview:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Contract Manager in our Boulder, CO or Louisville, KY location.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
Schneider Electric is aggressively tackling the issue of climate change by making bold commitments to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025 and net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Not only are we making bold commitments ourselves, but our Sustainability Business Division / Energy & Sustainability Services Line of Business (SBD/ESS) are leading the charge in advising global companies in developing their own bold commitments to curb climate change and maintain less than 1.5 deg C temperature rise. This position will be at the core of this global, all-hands effort for our planet and generations to come.

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager within our Sustainability Business Division based in our Boulder office in Colorado (or potentially our Louisville office in Kentucky). The successful candidate will be leading the contracting efforts for our US cleantech business that is vital to the future success of the organization and will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing growth and success of our SBD division. You will play a key part in our Global contracting function and leadership team.

The Contract Manager (Sustainability) will be expected to liaise closely with senior management within our Sales, Client Management and Operations divisions to continue develop and refine our contracting solutions to meet the appropriate legal standards required by a leading global energy organisation.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Provide market leading contractual support to facilitate business growth, manage risk exposure and allow smooth delivery of SBD services.
• Work with key stakeholders to refine, innovate and develop our contracting solutions, process and control environment to support an evolving and growing division.
• Work extremely closely with the Sales and Client Management teams to deliver an exceptional level of service to them and to our Clients.
• Be able to review, amend and commercially risk assess contractual documentation to meet our commercial, finance and legal requirements.
• Present commercial risk assessments and mitigations to senior business leaders to facilitate decision making.
• Discuss, explain and champion contractual requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as lead point of contact for contractual escalations and queries.
• Training of colleagues, client facing leads and new recruits in our contracting and commercial rules and processes.
• Digital innovator and owner of performance metrics of effectiveness of contractual support.
• Contribute to a continuous learning and improvement environment, help initiate and deliver change.

Qualifications

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelors degree and experienced operator (2 to 5 years) in sales contract preparation, review and negotiation.
• A dynamic individual & values role model that inspires & influences our stakeholders in equal measure.
• Effective communicator capable of interaction with Senior Management, Executive Sponsors and Client Legal and Purchasers.
• Excellent standards of reliability and accountability and have an entrepreneurial business ownership mindset.
• “Can-do” and positive attitude to challenges and opportunities, autonomous approach to managing workloads with minimal oversight.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently under pressure
• Experience in working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage
• Experience or knowledge of the energy industry is an advantage but not necessary

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers.

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.

Let us learn about you! Apply today. 

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

As a federal government contractor, all Schneider Electric U.S. employees (including U.S. territories and Puerto Rico) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to federal laws.

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 007EYM