Business Development, Change Management, Contract Management, Contract Review, Detail Oriented, Documentation, File Maintenance, Finance, IP (Internet Protocol), Legal, Legal Support Skills, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, New Drug Application, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Design, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Risk, Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Manager
Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid - We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.
We are looking to hire a Contract Manager to support the contract lifecycle (review, drafting, execution, tracking, and closeout) to enable business objectives and reduce contractual/compliance risk, while coordinating with internal teams and external parties, including maintaining records and supporting purchase order (PO) processes.
Contract Manager Role and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and redline standard products and services agreements (contracts/subcontracts, NDAs, amendments) using templates; prepare redlines and short contract summaries.
- Track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and milestones; maintain organized contract files and a basic tracking log/database.
- Enter, update, and track contract and supplier documentation and ensure key data, status, and approvals are current.
- Support statement of work (SOW) and purchase order (PO) review by confirming required terms/attachments, coordinating internal routing/approvals, and maintaining records.
- Support proposal/bid activities by reviewing terms and flagging issues (scope, pricing terms, flow-downs, schedule, IP, confidentiality).
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Business Development, Project Management, Logistics and Operations to gather inputs and ensure smooth execution and documentation.
- Identify and escalate contractual and compliance risks; and respond to information/document requests.
Contract Manager Skills and Education Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience as a contract manager, legal ops, project coordination, or legal support involving agreements and documentation.
- Bachelor's degree preferred (Business; Legal) or related practical experience.
- Working knowledge of basic contract concepts (terms/conditions, confidentiality, deliverables, change management) and comfort reading contract language.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and keep records accurate.
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to summarize key terms and follow up on outstanding items.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contract management tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices.
Salary: $65,000-$70,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid - We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.
Business Office professional attire when in office setting. PPE and GCS attire for onsite visits.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS.