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 Manager, Contracts SLG (Technology) to join our Enterprise Commercial Contracting team. Responsibilities: Apply a thorough understanding of contract lifecycle management practices in the Enterprise Contracting Center (ECC) to oversee and manage a portfolio of State and Local Government (SLG) contract; implement firm policies and procedures, as well as provide guidance requiring application of judgment to professionals Manage contract portfolio by retaining executed contracts, support document and information for quarterly business reviews, internal audits, and client claims; recommend and execute process enhancements as well as improvements; document current policies, processes, and protocols to help ensure consistency; manage contract repository and engagement data to ensure firm achieves full value from contracts Interface regularly and effectively with business partners, professionals, and external clients regarding execution of responsibilities and to drive desired outcomes; apply good judgment about risk and growth to protect the organization by creating contracts from the agreed, standardized templates and clauses; conduct client discussions to reach agreement on key business/regulatory risks in real time and provide guidance on applicable terms for specific service offerings to align firm capabilities Participate in client account planning and go-to-market activities Execute tactical plans that support strategic objectives and establish credibility across peer group as well as ECC leaders Identify and implement opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes, and procedures; may oversee work product(s) and lead entire small projects, managing deadlines, expectations, often contribute to staffing decisions and supervising the work performed by more junior staff; positively influence and mentor less experienced team members, serving as a credible source of knowledge; provide feedback to such individuals and may also serve as a formal performance manager of a team of junior employees Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent experience with multiple contract types, including but not limited to IDIQs, MSAs, STCs, prime contracts, subcontracts, and task orders; minimum five years of recent experience in either buy-side or sell-side contracting with one or more state or municipal government entities; reviewing and commenting on RFPs Bachelor's degree from an accredited university require; preferable to have Master's Certificate or industry certifications and membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Excellent understanding of components and clauses commonly found in technology contracts; knowledge of technology industry strongly preferred Ability to manage projects and processes; apply expertise to make concrete decisions that impact the organization; capability to establish credible relationships and become a trusted advisor to engagement teams and business leadership; ability to advocate for leading contract lifecycle management practices, with an interest and acumen for understanding legal matters Strong verbal/written communication skills, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibi