Overview
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Responsibilities
- Apply a comprehensive, specialist level knowledge of contract lifecycle management to set and drive a service management-centric strategy for Enterprise Contracting Center (ECC) contracts team(s); ensure consistent application of guidance in providing advice or other solutions to the ECC and business area professionals; ensure contracting processes are followed by contract managers per business, Risk Management, Independence, and Office of General Counsel requirements
- Strategic and proactive responsibility to contribute to the achievement of ECC goals by participating in the development and execution of plans that improve client service, create incremental client value, reduce costs, and re-engineer processes
- Direct or lead multiple key projects and initiatives requiring advanced contract management knowledge and negotiation skills; make independent decisions on high risk and complex matters; identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to innovation through enhancements that create client value, efficiencies, and quality
- Regularly interface with partners and professionals to champion ECC's value to the firm and with senior leaders at client organizations to provide a positive first impression of the firm
- Establish credibility as a key advisor by providing advice and recommendations to improve client service based on understanding of clients' long-term business needs; assess and mitigate professional practice/regulatory risks and provide insights on terms and IP protection issues
- Provide active coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing with junior staff to advance career development; manage and review team members' work product; contribute to planning for short-term needs and deployment of resources; may have people management responsibility for a mid-sized to small team
Qualifications
- Minimum ten years of experience in contract management, procurement, and/or deal desk leading negotiation of complex contracts and overseeing a team of contract management professionals, preferably in professional services in Federal, SLG or commercial domains
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; master's degree preferred
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and advocate for leading contract lifecycle management practices; understanding of and ability to address legal matters
- Exceptional verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to achieve organizational goals
- Certified in Contract Management, such as NCMA preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- General Business
Salary and benefits
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Equal opportunity employer
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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