Deal Enablement - Contract Manager

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 Contract Manager to join our Strategic Deal Enablement organization. Responsibilities: * Partner with the Deal Enablement pricing and value architect team, Advisory Market Growth and Client Success, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Quality, Risk and Compliance (QRC), and Engagement Accounting/Finance to draft, review, and negotiate complex client agreements (MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs) and renewals for Advisory Services offerings, utilizing approved firm templates and fallback positions * Support and drive contract review and deal enablement operations by designing and scaling standardized contracting processes, drafting playbooks, and deploying contract management technology to accelerate deal velocity while maintaining robust commercial risk controls * Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Practice Technology leads, and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SSP) to structure, negotiate, and execute third-party SaaS and software licensing agreements required to underpin and deliver Advisory Services solutions * Deliver daily reporting on contract velocity and pipeline progress utilizing the Contract Management Contracting in Process (CIP) tracker as the centralized system of record; maintain and govern database records capturing key commercial, SLA, and legal terms across active Managed Services (MS) engagements * Monitor contract lifecycles and milestone schedules, partnering proactively with Client Success Managers (CSMs) and the MS Market Growth and Client Success leadership to pipeline, structure, and execute renewals well in advance of contract expiration dates * Champion KPMG's Values, Global Code of Conduct, and internal Risk Management policies, acting with personal integrity, accountability, and professionalism to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: * Minimum five years of recent direct, day-to-day commercial contracting and contract management experience, preferably within a professional services, management consulting, or enterprise technology environment * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; advanced degree (JD or master's) from an accredited college or university is a plus; minimum of a formal commercial contracting certifications (for example, WorldCC (formerly IACCM) and/or NCMA) a plus; specialized familiarity with Cyber/Information Security... 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 agencie s please.