Washington Staffing
Specialist Director, Contracts Management, Team Lead
Washington Staffing, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Specialist Director, Contracts Management
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director, Contracts Management, to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities include providing 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. 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 include 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).
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director, Contracts Management, to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities include providing 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. 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 include 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).