Contract Program Manager

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

The Contracts Program Manager serves as CORE’s subject matter expert on contract management, overseeing the full lifecycle of hundreds of diverse agreements across the organization.

This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of CORE’s contract management framework, including document storage, retention policies, and compliance controls.

The Contracts Program Manager partners closely with procurement, legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are developed, executed, and maintained to the highest standards.

As the central point of contact for contract-related matters, the Contracts Program Manager guides stakeholders through complex terms, ensures timely renewals, and maintains accurate records to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The position also contributes to vendor management by fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to optimize performance, resolve issues, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Additionally, this role supports CORE’s insurance and claims processes, serving as a knowledgeable liaison between employees and insurance providers.

The Contracts Program Manager facilitates the documentation, filing, and resolution of claims related to company assets or agreements, ensuring claims are managed efficiently and the organization’s interests are protected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of CORE’s contract management framework, including document storage, retention policies, and compliance controls.


* Serve as the organization’s primary expert and point of contact for all contract-related inquiries, guiding stakeholders through complex contract terms and ensuring clarity and compliance.


* Collaborate with procurement, legal, and internal stakeholder teams throughout the contract lifecycle—from initial development and negotiation to execution, renewal, and close-out.


* Design, implement, and administer a centralized repository for contracts, ensuring documents are easily accessible, accurately maintained, and retained according to organizational policies and legal requirements.


* Support and lead contract development and vendor negotiation strategies to ensure the organization receives the best possible value from vendors.



* Lead contract administration.

This includes enforcing contract compliance, service level agreements, pricing structures, amendments, and a variety of other responsibilities.


* Leads insuran...