Microsoft
Contract Manager
$98K–$206K
Milwaukee, WI · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years with a master’s degree, or 4+ years with a bachelor’s degree, in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; equivalent experience is accepted. Preferred: 6+ years with a master’s degree or 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
About the job
Manages contracts, procurement, supplier relationships, and commercial execution supporting Microsoft data center construction programs.
What you'll do
- Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers, coordinating with Legal and procurement teams.
- Execute contracts and change orders, resolve contract roadblocks, and manage delivery risks and contingency measures.
- Lead supplier onboarding and develop supplier account plans.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a specified related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree in a specified related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a specified related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree in a specified related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
- Prior subcontracting or contract management experience on a jobsite.
Pay
USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year (base salary); USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Supports data center delivery that enables advancements including Artificial Intelligence; no direct AI development work is stated.
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