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We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.\nItron is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our Global CME Contract Management team. This senior individual contributor role, you will support the full contract lifecycle, including contract preparation, review, negotiation, administration and execution. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Commercial Legal, Proposals, Pricing, Delivery Services, Deal Desk, Finance and other business partners to help structure, negotiate, and manage customer agreements that support Itron's business objectives while balancing risk and compliance requirements.This role combines strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, and customer focus with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nCareer Growth Opportunity\nThis position is part of Itron's professional contracting career path and offers opportunities to advance into Contract Manager, Contract Management leadership, or commercial-focused positions such as Commercial Lead and Senior Commercial Lead, based on business needs, demonstrated performance, and capability.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nContract Drafting, Negotiation & Administration\nDraft, review, revise, negotiate, process, and administer a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, order documents, amendments, statements of work, change orders, and related contractual documents.\nPartner with internal stakeholders and customers to negotiate contract terms that support business objectives while appropriately managing risk.\nReview statements of work, change orders, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established agreements.\nReview and respond to contractual terms and conditions included in requests for proposals (RFPs).\nConduct agreement reviews and perform gap analyses to identify contractual inconsistencies, obligations, and third-party flow-down requirements.\nSupport timely contract execution and lifecycle management activities through established systems and processes.\nCompliance, Risk Management & Governance\nAnalyze contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, government specifications, and other applicable standards.\nIdentify contractual risks, non-standard provisions, and business concerns, escalating issues to appropriate subject matter experts and approval authorities when required.\nMaintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract lifecycle management systems, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.\nMonitor agreement requests, pending actions, commitments, and reporting metrics to support effective contract administration and operational visibility.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nServe as a trusted business partner for Sales, Legal, Pricing, Deal Desk, Finance, Delivery Services, and other stakeholders throughout the contracting process.\nBuild collaborative relationships across teams to support customer-centric outcomes and successful deal execution.\nManage multiple simultaneous transactions while adapting to changing priorities, deadlines, and business requirements.\nCommunicate contract considerations, risks, requirements, and recommendations clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders.\nProcess Improvement & Operational Excellence\nContribute to the development and enhancement of contract templates, playbooks, tools, and standard processes designed to improve efficiency and consistency.\nSupport the continuous improvement of Contract Management policies, procedures, and governance practices.\nApply innovative and practical problem-solving techniques to address unique contractual situations within approved business frameworks.\nShare knowledge and best practices that enhance organizational effectiveness and support a culture of accountability, agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nScope & Decision Authority\nOperate within approved contracting frameworks, standard terms, and risk guidelines established by Commercial Legal.\nEscalate non-standard, high-risk, or complex contractual matters for appropriate review and approval.\nMaintain ownership of transaction coordination and stakeholder communication throughout the escalation and resolution process.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\n5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, commercial contracting, or a related field.\nWorking knowledge of commercial contract principles, including contractual obligations, liabilities, terms, renewals, indemnities, and risk allocation concepts.\nExperience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering customer-facing commercial agreements.\nStrong commercial judgment with the ability to assess risk, identify issues, and determine when escalation is appropriate.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, complex transactions, and competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.\nExcellent organizational skills with a strong attention to accuracy, detail, and data quality.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business productivity tools.\nDemonstrated commitment to customer-centric service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining ownership of assigned responsibilities.\nPreferred Skills & Experience\nExperience using Salesforce, Conga, or other contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.\nFamiliarity with electronic signature solutions and approval workflow processes.\nUnderstanding of contracting principles related to hardware sales, professional services, software licensing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), maintenance, and support agreements.\nExperience creating or maintaining operational reports and metrics such as contract cycle times, queue management, aging reports, or performance dashboards.\nExperience supporting a shared services, center of excellence, or 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If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!\nThe successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.\nItron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email .\nItron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. 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