Director, ECC Contracts

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. 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) requirements * Strategic 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-engineering * Serve 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 efficiency * Regularly 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 relationships * Establish 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 terms * Provide 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 professionals * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: * Minimum... For full info follow application link. 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. The attached link "https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? "contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.