Contract Manager

The Contract Manager role supports Client Engagement Leads (Partners and Directors) with managing client contracts across the end-to-end lifecycle. This role will form part of the Firm’s newly created Contract Centre of Excellence (CoE), accountable for firmwide contracting processes, procedures and systems, primarily focused on client contracting. The Contract Manager is responsible for working with other specialists in the business to support and facilitate contracts through the different stages of contracting. The Contract Manager will need to develop strong relationships with Engagement Leads, as well as other specialists in the business (e.g. Legal, Risk Management and Privacy teams).

**Key Responsibilities**
- Advise and support Engagement Leads on the Firm’s contracting processes procedures and systems based on knowledge of KPMG’s industries, sectors and clients and services in respect of new contracts, and variations or renewals of contracts.
- Initial assessment of contracts, identifying clauses which are not aligned with KPMG's preferred positions, escalating reviews to KPMG's Risk Management, Legal or other specialist teams
- Manage the contract review and negotiation cycle including facilitating internal reviews with stakeholders, advising the Engagement Lead, preparing and maintaining contractual documents, documenting changes and outcomes.
- Manage contract approvals and execution processes.
- Develop contract guidelines for key clients to equip Engagement Leads with knowledge of the contract and how to engage under it
- Develop contract reports and analysis to support with the performance management of contracts (e.g. obligation compliance, contract value realisation, contract utilisation, contract renewal rates, contract cycle time).
- Support the operationalisation of the Firm’s Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS), including:

- developing and documenting contracting procedures and supporting resources
- managing and maintaining contracts; and
- validating contract and obligation information

**How Are you Extraordinary?**
- Experience working in a large professional services organisation or equivalent
- Deep understanding and knowledge of contracts and contractual obligations including terms, structures, compliance and contractual risks
- Experience managing contracts and related processes across the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and renewal.
- Familiar with contract lifecycle management solutions (CLMS) and tools
- Ability to analyse and interpret contracts and summarise terms and obligations for a range of audiences
- Outstanding stakeholder management and collaboration skills across all levels of organisation

**Qualifications**:

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Desired: Legal background or acumen

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._