Manager, Program & Contract Management

Complex opportunities. Strategic customers. A direct impact on growth! Do you know how to turn complex customer requirements into compelling proposals and sound commercial agreements? CORE Transformers is seeking an experienced Manager, Program and Contract Management who brings commercial judgment, technical curiosity, and the ability to move opportunities forward. In this remote-based role, you’ll connect customers with our Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams—bringing clarity and accountability to strategic opportunities from initial bid through negotiation, contract award, and transition to execution. Reporting to the VP of Business Development, you’ll help shape commitments that deliver value for our customers and CORE Transformers.

About the Company

CORE Transformers is the premier supplier of electrical distribution transformers for the commercial, industrial, renewable, and critical power markets. With over 130,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities and thousands of transformers in stock, we deliver quality products and services with unmatched speed and reliability. Our inventory includes low-voltage dry-type, medium-voltage dry-type, pad-mount, and substation transformers, available in both new and refurbished options ready for immediate shipment. We also provide expert transformer repair services to keep your customers’ operations running smoothly. Founded by a leadership team with nearly a century of collective transformer experience, CORE Transformers is built on a legacy of excellence. At CORE, we blend the vision of a large enterprise with the agility and culture of a vibrant, fast-moving company. We’re laser-focused on becoming North America’s leading transformer supplier, offering an unparalleled combination of expertise, speed, and customer support. What You’ll Lead Strategic bids and proposals: Coordinate complex RFPs, RFQs, and customer proposals, aligning technical specifications, pricing, schedules, and commercial terms. Commercial and contract coordination: Review requirements, identify risks, and support negotiations involving payment terms, warranties, scope, and delivery obligations. Customer engagement: Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, resolve questions, and develop commercially viable solutions. Cross-functional alignment: Bring the right people together, keep contributors accountable, and ensure proposals reflect what CORE can deliver. Award-to-execution handoffs: Verify purchase orders and agreements, resolve discrepancies, and equip Project Management and Operations for successful execution. Process improvement: Strengthen proposal tools, track results, and improve the speed, quality, and consistency of our commercial processes. What You’ll Bring 7–10+ years of relevant experience in commercial management, proposals, contract management, technical sales, estimating, or project management. Experience supporting complex equipment or infrastructure transactions. Strong understanding of pricing, margins, contractual obligations, and commercial risk. The ability to interpret technical specifications and contracts while keeping customer needs and business priorities in focus. Confident communication, negotiation, and organizational skills—with the ability to lead across teams without direct reporting authority. Experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, or EPC environments strongly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field preferred. Why CORE? CORE Transformers is a growing company focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. This opportunity offers visibility, meaningful customer interaction, and the ability to influence how strategic business is won and delivered. Bring your commercial insight. Help shape our next opportunity. Apply to join CORE Transformers. Competitive Total Rewards' package Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience. Quarterly bonus eligibility after 90 days employment. Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. 401(k) with 5% company match. PTO and paid holidays. CORE Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.