Why Work at SMA America
At SMA America, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, we’ve been developing innovative solar technology that simplifies, secures, and enhances the performance of photovoltaic systems — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy.
But we’re not just transforming power — we’re empowering people.
We’ve built a culture where bold ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your career growth truly matters. With our Rocklin, CA headquarters as the hub, we offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a team-driven environment where your impact is seen and felt.
Whether you’re a sales expert, service pro, or engineering innovator, if you’re ready to join a purpose-driven team committed to shaping the future of energy — we’d love to meet you.
POSTITION OVERVIEW
- The Junior Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the end-to-end contract management process and assisting with the identification, evaluation, and management of contractual and commercial risk in accordance with SMA’s legal, compliance, and risk management frameworks. This role is a key contributor within the Legal and Commercial organizations and works closely with Sales, Finance, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Service teams to support successful project execution.
- The Contract Manager supports the review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts across project-based and service-oriented agreements. This position provides structured, detail-oriented support throughout the bid, execution, and close-out phases of projects, while developing deeper expertise in contract strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance.
- This is a fully remote position, supporting SMA’s business primarily in the United States, with additional exposure to Canada and Latin America as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Sales and bid teams by assisting in contract strategy development, opportunity evaluation, and profitability analysis
- Review, analyze, and draft contract terms and related documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance with SMA policies and approval requirements
- Assist in identifying contractual and project risks and coordinate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Procurement, Project Management, and Service teams
- Support the contract approval and signature process in accordance with SMA governance and compliance policies
- Assist with managing the contracting process from bid phase through project execution, including contract handover documentation and internal training
- Support Project Management and Finance teams by summarizing and tracking key contract terms, risks, and billing structures
- Serve as a point of contact for contract-related questions from cross-functional teams
- Maintain draft and executed contract documentation, ensuring proper archiving and accessibility
- Support negotiations by preparing analyses, redlines, and documentation for review
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract templates, tools, policies, and processes
- Participate in project reviews and support contract interpretation during execution
- Support claims management activities by assisting with documentation, tracking, and risk identification
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting contract management, project coordination, legal operations, or commercial functions
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to interpret contractual language and identify risk areas with guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Certification or coursework in contract management, project management, finance, or a related discipline
- Exposure to construction, energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries
- Experience with SAP R/3 or similar ERP systems
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
- Membership or interest in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed
WE OFFER
- Base salary range of $104,000 – $122,000 annually, dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
- Fully remote work environment
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment
Our EEO Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one’s race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/Aids), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.
In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.
Our Privacy Policy
During your job application or recruitment process with us: (a) SMA may collect your personal information directly from you, such as when you submit your application and resume on our online portal or when you have job interviews with us. We may also obtain your personal information from third parties, including but not limited to your former employers, background or employment check service providers or third-party recruiters; and, (b) SMA may use or process applicants' personal information for relevant purposes including but not limited to general communications with you, identity verification, background or employment checks, determination of eligibility, and making hiring decisions. For successful job applicants who become SMA’s staff, we may retain and integrate your personal information collected during the recruitment process into your records at SMA. For unsuccessful job applicants, [SMA may retain your application for internal records or for future recruitment purposes].
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended including by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its implementing regulations (the “CCPA”). This Company Personnel and Covered Individuals Privacy Notice for California Residents issued by SMA is applicable to you and explains your CCPA rights and our collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.
If you have any question regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Top Skills
What We Do
Innovative and sustainable key technologies are prerequisites for renewable energy supply. More than 3,000 employees from 18 countries work to ensure that SMA is actively helping to promote the production and development of PV system technology worldwide.
SMA is the only inverter manufacturer worldwide that offers the right inverter for every module type and system size ; for small residential systems, medium-sized commercial systems and large-scale plants; grid-connected photovoltaic systems; and off-grid and hybrid systems.
SMA also develops technologically leading system solutions and is on the leading edge of the energy of the future, in areas such as intelligent optimization of self-consumption, grid integration of solar power and integration of batteries for more effective use of renewable energies.
The intention of this LinkedIn profile is to share expert knowledge in inverter technology, interesting reference projects and new products in the field of commercial and large-scale solar power plants and to discuss today’s and future energy supply structures and solutions. We are looking forward to your comments, questions and feedback.
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