OFRO Contracting Center of Excellence Contracting Specialist

Specialty / Competency : IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Industry / Sector : Not Applicable

Time Type : Full time

Travel Requirements : Up to 20%

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment.

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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Risk and Compliance team you are expected to lead the substantive negotiation of complex commercial contracts and collaborate with OFRO risk management and PwC business teams to evaluate contract and related performance risks. As a Senior Manager, you are expected to guide large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are also responsible for educating stakeholders and clients on contract provisions, revising and negotiating contracts, and developing internal controls to promote contract compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation of intricate commercial contracts

Collaborate with risk management and business teams to assess contract risks

Guide large-scale projects and enhance processes for achieving results

Educate stakeholders and clients on contract terms and compliance

Revise and negotiate contracts with client procurement and legal teams

Develop and implement internal controls to maintain adherence to contracts

Maintain client interactions to drive project success

Foster operational excellence through strategic advising and influence

What You Must Have

High School Diploma

6 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing contract negotiations of increasing complexity

What Sets You Apart

• Juris Doctorate preferred

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and / or a proven record of success in the following technical areas :

Leading the substantive negotiation of complex commercial contracts

Reviewing and revising in-depth risk, legal, and commercial contract terms

Understanding of professional service offerings, performance details, and related business strategy

Exercising an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mentality and autonomy in managing contract negotiations

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 enhancing 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

Building and maintaining trust-based relationships

Creating an atmosphere of trust and innovation

Communicating to influence individuals to achieve goals

Meeting critical deadlines with adaptability

Proactively facilitating swift resolution of issues

Anticipating and addressing stakeholder needs

Learn more about how we work :

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines :

The salary range for this position is : $89,000 - $315,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link :

Salary : $89,000 - $315,000