Manager - Programs/Projects
Avangrid

Rochester, New York
$83,804.00 - $104,756.00 per year


Title: Manager - Programs/Projects

Hiring Manager: Sr Manager, Contract Management

Location: Rochester, NY

Work Type: Office

The base salary range for this position is dependent opon experience and location, ranging from $83,804 to $104,756

Job Summary:

The Contract Management Department, within P&T, was created with the goal of centralizing and standardizing the major Contracts for Avangrid Networks, as well as to apply locally in Avangrid the best practices defined by IBERDROLA's Global Contracting Group. The Contract Administrator will be primarily responsible for the management of all aspects of Framework Agreements, from development of the tender, including consolidation of Needs, elaboration of RFP, Bids Technical Review, definition of Award Scenario strategy; to management of valid frameworks, including contact with suppliers and internal stakeholders, customer support, variance reports, identification of the start of the next renewal process, etc. Among other responsibilities the Contract Administrator will work on the overall annual purchasing plan: supervising and coordinating with BA and Procurement the correct implementation of the contracts (One Off and Framework Agreements), coordinate information and work with IBERDROLA's Global Contracting Group. As a Lead Contract Manger will be expected to work and supervise the overall Avangrid contract strategy, assessing the implementation of the Efficient Contracting Model.

Contract Administrator will be responsible for the consolidation of Contract requirements, tracking and reporting on Terms & Conditions and related process to be submitted to procurement for Framework Agreement for materials, services, and equipment Tenders. Make sure processes and procedures related to Terms and Conditions are complete and consistent. Will assist Contract Management to track major contract obligations and oversee the correct execution and implementation of the Contracts.

Data analysis, elaboration of Key Performance metrics, and auditing and reporting is also included in the scope of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of tenders for framework agreements for different services and materials. Lead the entire procurement process and be the Project Manager for the tender. Create the RFP, paying special attention to the Contracting Model, develop a Technical Evaluation Score Card, and define the correct Award Strategy.
  • Work closely with Procurement to ensure the Contracts are closed out in accordance with the Annual Purchasing Plan and the Efficient Contracting Model.
  • Development of complex Framework Agreements - transition plans from incumbent vendors to newcomers, understanding the requirements from each Business Area.
  • Provide training to the stakeholders with regards to the correct usage of new Frameworks Agreements.
  • Management of valid Framework tenders. Provide Customer Service and assist any employee that needs support about usage of the Framework Agreement.
  • Elaboration of KPI's that measure the correct performance of the Frameworks and overall contract management in Avangrid.
  • Documentation management. Maintain databases up to date with the latest contract information, variance reports, etc....
  • Perform auditing of the Contracts and identify issues or misusage of Frameworks. Develop a plan to correct the issues.
  • Work with Global Contract Group and implement directions given to Avangrid with regards to the Efficient Contracting Model.
  • Assist on summarize Terms and Conditions, identifying targeted contract language and provisions for decision making.
  • Lead on Terms and Conditions review and negotiations with Contractors / Suppliers.
  • Serve as a link to internal actors of the organization to the Contract Management team on the contract review and negotiations (Legal, Procurement, Insurance, Risk, Cyber Security, Health and Safety)
  • Assist Contract Management with ongoing FA.
  • Work with Contract Management teams to evaluate overall contractor performance within the P&T's organization developing and reporting.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering.
  • Minimum 2-5 years' experience in Contract Management and Logistics related to Utility, energy infrastructure or related industry.
  • Advance level of MS Office Package, especially MS Excel.
  • Good communication and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Team focused.
  • Results Oriented
  • Experience in the infrastructure or construction sector.
  • Open to work with teams remotely.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in tender process (milestones, stakeholders interaction).
  • Experience in having participated and carrying out negotiations to close contracts for the utility industry.

Competencies:
  • Growth & Continuous Improvement
  • Initiative & Change
  • Focused on Results
  • Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

Job Posting End Date:
February-1-2025



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