Director, ECC Contracts

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Director, ECC Contracts to join our Enterprise Contracting Center Commercial Contracts team supporting Advisory.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) supporting the Commercial Advisory practice; ensure consistent application of guidance in providing advice and contracting solutions to Advisory partners and professionals, ensuring processes strictly adhere to business, Risk Management, Independence, and Office of General Counsel (OGC) requirementsStrategic and proactive responsibility to significantly contribute to the achievement of ECC and Commercial Advisory goals, objectives, and priorities by participating in the development and execution of tactical plans that improve client service, accelerate deal velocity, create incremental client value, and drive process re-engineeringServe as a primary contributor on multiple key projects, programs, and strategic pursuits that require advanced commercial contract management knowledge and negotiation skills; make independent decisions on high-risk and complex commercial matters, identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing innovations that enhance quality and operational efficiencyRegularly interface and build collaborative relationships with Advisory partners and engagement leaders to champion ECC's value to the firm, and interface with senior client executives during negotiations to protect firm interests while facilitating positive commercial relationshipsEstablish credibility as a key commercial advisor by providing advice and recommendations based on an in-depth understanding of long-term business needs; assess and mitigate commercial, professional practice, and regulatory risks, provide guidance on intellectual property (IP) protection, and deliver actionable insights to enable leadership decisions on key contract termsProvide active coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing with junior staff to advance their career development; manage and review team members' work product; contribute to short-term and annual resource deployment planning, holding people management responsibility for a team of entry- through intermediate-level contracting professionalsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum ten years of recent experience in contract management negotiation of complex contracts and overseeing a team of contract management professionals, preferably in the professional services industry in commercial contracting domains; minimum five years in a leadership capacity Master's Certificate or industry certifications and/or Membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) preferred; Certified in Contract Management, for example, CFCM, WCC, preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is requiredUnderstanding of and ability to advocate for leading contract lifecycle management practices, with an interest and acumen for understanding legal mattersDemonstrated ability to ensure execution of strategic initiatives for the organization; ability to address emerging opportunities and how organization should be organized/staffed to realize themCapability to manage multiple concurrent programs, applying expertise to make concrete decisions that impact the firmOutstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; capacity to direct, motivate, and empower others to work towards the organization's goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functionsApplicants 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 and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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