Associate Managing Director, ECC Contracts (SLG/Commercial)

KPMG
$198000.00-$357000.00
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Oct 10, 2026
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 an Associate Managing Director, ECC Contracts to join our Enterprise Contracting Center SLG and Commercial Contracts Team. Responsibilities: Transform and execute a standardized, service-centric delivery model for the Enterprise Commercial Contracting Office (ECCO) while sustaining the operational excellence of State & Local Government (SLG), driving rapid cycle times, operational discipline, and commercial alignment Partner with senior leaders across audit, tax, advisory, and alliance practices to align contracting capacity with Go-to-Market activities; supporting this growth by architecting a hybrid global delivery model managed by a robust KPI/SLA framework to optimize resource allocation, accelerate velocity, and maximize cost-efficiency Architect and maintain a unified commercial framework-including modern policies, templates, and negotiation playbooks-and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) across all business units (advisory, audit, tax) to streamline the deal lifecycle and ensure operational integrity Serve as the central operational liaison between practice leaders and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), translating complex legal requirements into business-friendly contracting policies and playbooks that enable strategic proposal development and accelerate commercial initiatives Lead and scale a high-performing, multi-tiered contracting organization, driving talent development, strategic resource allocation, and a culture of continuous improvement; lead the organizational adoption and everyday execution of advanced contracting technologies, CLM systems, and AI tools to optimize delivery, data integrity, and operational scale Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum fifteen years (with a minimum of five years in a senior leadership capacity) of recent extensive progressive experience in SLG and commercial contracting, preferably within a Big 4 or major management consulting firm, global professional services network, leading technology provider, or global systems integrator Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required Demonstrated ability to interface and negotiate at the executive-to-executive level with internal partners, practice leaders, and external clients; authoritative command of contract structures, negotiation strategies, commercial policy design, and operational quality control Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an exceptional ability to drive collaboration, consensus, and alignment across a global matrixed network Proven expertise in leading the digital transformation of the contracting function, leveraging deep knowledge of CLM and AI-enabled platforms to automate reviews, streamline workflows, and enable data-driven operational reporting Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $171000 to $310000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. 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