PPG Industries

Contract Administration Manager

PPG Industries$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in government contracts
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with ERP (Oracle/SAP) and CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics) systems is a plus
  • Professional certifications (e.g., NCMA CPCM or CFCM) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop operational plans and budgets for contract administration
  • Manage government contracts from bid to closeout, ensuring compliance
  • Partner with Government Sales and internal teams on strategic bids
  • Ensure timely CRM updates and track KPIs for data accuracy
  • Lead initiatives to streamline processes and enhance customer experience
  • Train and guide internal teams on contract administration best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits programs to support health and well-being
  • Insurance coverages in accordance with applicable plan terms
  • Access to competitive compensation based on geographic location and skills
  • Potential for additional incentives based on performance
Full Job Description
As Government Contract Administration Manager, you will oversee the administration and management of government contracts and lead the contract administration team within the Traffic Solutions business. You will have a understanding of government contracting regulations, supply chain processes, and coordination to guide and support business growth. The Traffic Solutions office in Greensboro, NC will host you on-site (4 days per week in office) and the Global Supply Chain Director is who you will report to.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop operational plans and budgets, lead important personnel activities (hiring, training, performance management), and ensure balanced workload and regional coverage.
  • Manage government contracts from bid to award through closeout-ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining all contract documentation, and developing SOPs while training and guiding our teams on bidding and contract administration.
  • Partner with Government Sales and our teams on strategic bids and contract updates while representing commercial and government contract interests both internally and externally.
  • Ensure timely, accurate CRM updates and track Goals such as data accuracy and workload analysis.
  • Lead problem-solving projects to refine processes and enhance customer experience by identifying efficiency and compliance improvements, addressing customer issues, and supporting special projects.
  • Should have:
    • Customer-focused contract management expertise, combining knowledge of government contracting regulations with strong communication and negotiation skills for internal and external engagement.
    • Leadership and analytical problem-solving capabilities, including mentoring teams, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing practical, data-driven improvements.
    • Technical and continuous-improvement proficiency, applying ERP/CRM systems, intermediate Excel/PowerPoint skills, and Lean-informed methodologies to enhance operational efficiency


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is strongly preferred
  • 8+ years experience with minimum 5 years in government contracts (Federal, State, or local) having prior operations or management experience
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with ERP (Oracle/SAP), and CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics) systems a plus.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., NCMA CPCM or CFCM) preferred


PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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About PPG Industries

PPG Industrial Coatings is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and building materials. They have been pioneering in complete solutions focused on technology and quality in the industrial market.

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Learn more about PPG Industries
Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$13.8 billion
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