PwC

Contracting Risk & Independence Senior Manager - US Client

AAC Olivos Full time

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

Those in contracting at PwC will oversee, draft, and negotiate contracts to assist in compliance and mitigate risks for the organisation. Your work will involve strong analytical and communication skills to effectively manage contractual agreements.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
  • Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
  • Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
  • Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
  • Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
  • Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
  • Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
  • Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum years experience required

  • 6 year(s) with a minimum of 5 years experience related to managing contract negotiations of increasing complexity.

  • Preferred Knowledge/Skills:


    ● Identifying and addressing stakeholder needs;

    ● Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of relationships;

    ● Creating an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;

    ● Anticipating and proactively facilitating quick resolution of issues;

    ● Communicating in a way that influences individuals of all levels to accomplish collective goals;

    ● Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with stakeholders and clients;

    ● Meeting critical deadlines and exercising flexibly on priorities as needed; and

    Proactively issue spotting and acting independently to drive workstreams and projects forward.

  • Proven track record in cloud contracting, digital solutions, and leveraging technology to optimize contract management processes.

  • ERISA, vendor selection and assessments, small to medium scale system implementations and business integrator/ change management projects , AI roadmaps and implementations, and/or finance transformation

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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