KPMG US
Specialist Director, Contracts Management, Team Lead
KPMG US, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Managed Services Contract Management team across all solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Lead a team of contract professionals responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts for assigned MS Solutions, including coordinating and leading activities across all KPMG functions (business teams, Finance, Risk management, OGC, and more)
Liaise with key stakeholders across Sales, Solution Management, and Delivery to ensure contracts are produced timely and in compliance with Firm standards; act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Work with the Market Growth Team to ensure the proper setup of opportunities and running of Sentinels in advance of moving into the contracting phase
Maintain a database summarizing numerous contract terms across all active engagements; preserve contracts schedule and proactively help CSM's and Market Growth Team to drive renewals ahead of contract expiration; perform activities necessary to support firm compliance requirements including annual Sentinels on all active engagements, CEAC's every three years, Sentinels and CEAC's as required on contract amendments and renewals, maintenance of AF side of workpapers, and more
Work with Risk Management and OGC teams to update contract templates and contracting processes in alignment with evolving firm requirements and advances in KPMG's thought processes around contracting terms, including maintaining consistent contracting terms and language across all contract templates; collaborate with Managed Services Solution Leads who are developing new solutions to help vet out the many issues to help bring them to market quicker including the development of the client contracting templates
Qualifications
Minimum eight years of recent experience in a consultative services organization; management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Proven track record of leading successful contracting teams, with a focus on managed services
Strong contract negotiation skills (with both internal stakeholders such as Risk, OGC, Finance Business Owners and external Clients), stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
Strong and proactive program management skills with the ability to take charge and drive the contracting process; capability to communicate effectively across all levels
Capacity to multi-task at a high level with strong organizational skills; problem-solving, process improvement, and leadership abilities
Ability to travel as necessary
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Managed Services Contract Management team across all solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Lead a team of contract professionals responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts for assigned MS Solutions, including coordinating and leading activities across all KPMG functions (business teams, Finance, Risk management, OGC, and more)
Liaise with key stakeholders across Sales, Solution Management, and Delivery to ensure contracts are produced timely and in compliance with Firm standards; act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Work with the Market Growth Team to ensure the proper setup of opportunities and running of Sentinels in advance of moving into the contracting phase
Maintain a database summarizing numerous contract terms across all active engagements; preserve contracts schedule and proactively help CSM's and Market Growth Team to drive renewals ahead of contract expiration; perform activities necessary to support firm compliance requirements including annual Sentinels on all active engagements, CEAC's every three years, Sentinels and CEAC's as required on contract amendments and renewals, maintenance of AF side of workpapers, and more
Work with Risk Management and OGC teams to update contract templates and contracting processes in alignment with evolving firm requirements and advances in KPMG's thought processes around contracting terms, including maintaining consistent contracting terms and language across all contract templates; collaborate with Managed Services Solution Leads who are developing new solutions to help vet out the many issues to help bring them to market quicker including the development of the client contracting templates
Qualifications
Minimum eight years of recent experience in a consultative services organization; management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Proven track record of leading successful contracting teams, with a focus on managed services
Strong contract negotiation skills (with both internal stakeholders such as Risk, OGC, Finance Business Owners and external Clients), stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
Strong and proactive program management skills with the ability to take charge and drive the contracting process; capability to communicate effectively across all levels
Capacity to multi-task at a high level with strong organizational skills; problem-solving, process improvement, and leadership abilities
Ability to travel as necessary
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
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