Risk & Independence Contract Specialist Senior Manager - Managed Services

Risk And Compliance Team Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organizations 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 organization'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, recognizing 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.

As part of the Risk and Compliance team you will negotiate risk, legal, and commercial terms in services contracts with PwC's clients. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving operational excellence while interacting with clients at a significant level to drive project success. This role offers the chance to leverage your knowledge in contract negotiations and build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, contributing to the overall success of our firm.

Responsibilities:

• Work with risk management and business teams to assess contract performance risks
• Educate stakeholders on contract provisions and compliance requirements
• Facilitate discussions with clients' legal and procurement teams during negotiations
• Develop and implement internal controls to promote adherence to contract terms
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk and Compliance team

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma
• At least 6 years of experience managing contract negotiations of increasing complexity

What Sets You Apart:

• Juris Doctorate preferred
• Demonstrating thorough team leadership abilities
• Leading complex commercial contract negotiations
• Reviewing and analyzing risk and legal terms
• Understanding managed services offerings and contract conditions
• Exercising problem-solving mentality in negotiations
• Communicating effectively to influence stakeholders
• Proactively spotting issues and driving projects forward