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Overview

KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our Enterprise Contracting Center : State & Local Government Team organization.

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); ensure consistent application of guidance in providing advice or other solutions to the ECC and business area professionals; ensure contracting processes are successfully followed by contract managers per business, Risk Management, Independence, and Office of General Counsel requirements
• Strategic and proactive responsibility to significantly contribute to the achievement of ECC goals, objectives, and priorities by participating in the development and execution of tactical plans that improve client service and create incremental client value, cost savings, and process re-engineering
• Direct or be a primary contributor on multiple key projects, programs and initiatives that require advanced contract management knowledge and negotiation skills; make independent decisions related to required responsibilities and use judgment to regularly make decisions on high risk and complex matters; identify process improvement opportunities and significantly contribute to innovation through implementation of enhancements that create high client value, process efficiencies, and / or enhanced quality
• Regularly interface and build collaborative relationships with partners and professionals to champion ECC's value to the firm; and with the most senior leaders at client organizations to provide a positive first impression of the firm
• Establish credibility as a key advisor by providing advice and recommendations to significantly improve client service based on in-depth understanding of client\'s long-term business needs; assess and mitigate professional practice / regulatory risks / issues associated with terms, provide insights and guidance on intellectual property protection issues, and provide insights and advice to enable leadership decisions on key terms
• Provide active coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing with junior staff to advance their career development; and manage and review those team members\' work product; contribute to planning for short term needs, i.e., projects and processes; construct annual plan for deployment of those resources; may have people management responsibility for a mid-sized to small team of entry level through intermediate level professionals

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Compensation and Benefits

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (KPMG) comply with all local / state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

California Salary Range : $155000 - $311000

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA : https : / / kpmg.com / us / en / how-we-work / pay-transparency.html / ?id=1892_9_25

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants : Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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