Contracting specialist senior manager - pwc canada

Contracting Specialist Senior Manager - PwC Canada
Contracting Specialist Senior Manager - PwC CanadaApply locations AAC Olivos time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 598080WD
Line of Service: Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level: Administrative
Job Description & Summary: The Contracting Centre of Excellence (CCOE) – Contracting in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) consults and aligns on risk management positions, provides input and information on fully executed and in-negotiation contracts, coordinates with other risk management teams on responses to engagement team inquiries and connects risk management teams with relevant in-house counsel colleagues and subject matter experts.
As a Senior Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.Uphold the firm´s code of ethics and business conduct.Minimum Years of Experience: 8 year(s) with a minimum of 5 years experience related to managing contract negotiations of increasing complexity in technology or related industries.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree Preferred: LLB, or Juris Doctorate or equivalent
Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Contract Specialists working under the direction/supervision of OGC legal counsel and working with PwC business teams, as applicable, will: (a) negotiate contract terms in services contracts with PwC's clients; and (b) collaborate with One Firm Risk Organization (OFRO) risk management and PwC business teams to (1) evaluate contract and related performance risks, (2) educate stakeholders and clients on contract provisions, and (3) redline contracts based on guidelines provided by OGC legal counsel.
A successful application for this position will demonstrate intimate knowledge and/or a proven record of success in the following technical areas: Leading the substantive negotiation of complex commercial contracts;Reviewing and redlining detailed contract terms - based on guidelines provided by OGC legal counsel;Developing a deep understanding of professional service offerings, performance details, and related business strategy (experience with large-scale technology companies, technology-driven consulting projects or other cloud and transformation projects, including, without limitation, system implementation, cloud migration, and/or digital transformation, is desired but not required);Exercising an entrepreneurial and problem-solving mentality;Explaining contract terms and positions in a collaborative manner to both internal stakeholders and external contract parties;Driving process improvement by analyzing current contracting approaches and processes and improving contracting efficiency and overall experience;Respecting and maintaining confidentiality of client, staff, and firm information;Navigating basic independence and other regulatory issues related to audit firms.A successful applicant will also demonstrate intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas of business acumen: 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 flexibility on priorities as needed;Proactively issue spotting and acting independently to drive workstreams and projects forward;Advanced English Skills (both writing and speaking).Additional Requirements: Understand the importance of correct information management.Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection.Correct Information Security Management.Inclusivity Statement: Todos los candidatos calificados serán considerados para trabajar en PwC sin importar etnia; credo; color; religión; nacionalidad; edad; discapacidad; orientación sexual; identidad o expresión de género; predisposición genética o condición de portador; estado civil, o cualquier otra condición protegida por la ley.
PwC se enorgullece de ser una organización inclusiva y brindar igualdad de oportunidades.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; marital; or any other status protected by law.
PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.

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