Contracts Lead - Senior Manager

PwC; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards

Growth

Wellbeing

Reputation

Flexibility

Time off

Whāua & community

Job summary

PwC NZ is seeking a Senior Manager to provide organisation strategy guidance and oversee PwC’s transformation work with clients. You will lead commercial and contractual activities, liaising with PwC leadership, clients, and delivery partners to ensure engagements are structured and delivered in line with commitments.

This role involves guiding strategy, negotiating Statements of Work, and coordinating governance and risk management across projects, contributing to client outcomes and business

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing and negotiating Statements of Work, change requests and variations under relevant client Master Services Agreements.
• Leading commercial, partner, risk-panel and OGC approval processes for new and amended engagements.
• Advising senior stakeholders on contractual obligations, dependencies, commercial risk and practical options to support delivery.

Job description

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Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

As an organisation strategy generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of organisation strategy. You will provide a comprehensive guidance and support to clients in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to optimise organisational performance. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, design organisational strategies, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

PwC’s Advisory line of service provides insights, services and advice to solve our clients’ biggest problems. We work across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors, alongside our Deals, Risk Services and Managed Services practices, offering a broad range of capabilities to help clients transform their businesses and maximise opportunities. This may involve strategy planning, aligning costs, rethinking human capital, optimising technology, managing digital change, or refining operations and systems.

As a Contracts Lead, you will oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of PwC’s transformation work with clients, connecting programme delivery, PwC leadership, clients, delivery partners and internal risk teams to ensure work is appropriately structured, approved and delivered in line with PwC’s commitments.

You will develop and negotiate Statements of Work and change requests, lead commercial, partner, risk-panel and OGC approvals, advise on contractual obligations and commercial risk, coordinate subcontractor and inter-firm arrangements, support governance, resourcing and status reporting, and resolve commercial issues. Budgeting and invoicing remain with the PMO.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Partnering with senior PwC leaders and programme teams to shape commercial approaches for complex client engagements.
• Developing, reviewing and negotiating Statements of Work, change requests and variations under relevant client Master Services Agreements.
• Leading commercial, partner, risk-panel and OGC approval processes for new and amended engagements.
• Advising senior stakeholders on contractual obligations, dependencies, commercial risk and practical options to support delivery.
• Coordinating subcontractor, delivery partner and inter-firm arrangements, including translating agreed client positions into appropriate agreements.
• Supporting governance forums, commercial status reporting and the resolution of commercial or contractual issues as they arise.
• Working closely with PMO and resourcing teams on inputs that affect pricing, scope and commercial cover, noting budgeting and invoicing sit with the PMO.

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• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant role, ideally within a professional services organisation or legal firm.
• Strong practical experience interpreting contracts and preparing Statements of Work, change requests, variations and related commercial documentation.
• Confidence working within Master Services Agreements and applying contractual terms to programme delivery, dependencies and commercial risk.
• Mature stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to partner with senior leaders, client procurement teams, delivery stakeholders and external partners.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to turn scope, delivery and risk considerations into clear contractual and commercial positions.
• Ability to coordinate across delivery teams, internal risk and legal functions, subcontractors, global network firms and client stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues and recommendations in a focused, practical way.
• A relevant commercial, contract management, legal or related tertiary qualification, or equivalent practical experience is desirable.
• Legal experience or admission as a lawyer may be advantageous where combined with strong commercial judgement and an understanding of the distinction between commercial management and legal advice.

Ngō ˙ƐȆ ˙ƐȆ hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whčȕa & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

M˙o te aha ˙˙ ˙Ɛ˙ ˙ƐȆ e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Ngō ˙ƐȆ whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ˙ƐȆ tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

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