Contract Manager

Job title: Contract Manager

Company: Deloitte


Job description: Company DescriptionJoin us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?Please note: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand from the time of application to be considered.About this team:The Contract Manager, Technology & Transformation Delivery Excellence team focuses on ensuring that contractual obligations for complex and high-value contracts are fulfilled. The role works closely with project leadership and delivery teams to manage commercial and legal aspects of our contractual commitments with clients, subcontractors and partners. This team also collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders, such as our Technology & Transformation Partners & Directors and the Firm-wide Legal Team. The team’s goal is to use effective contract management to strengthen our understanding of contract requirements and compliance and mitigate risks on significant client engagements.Job DescriptionYour typical day will include:

• Ongoing management of contractual obligations for a portfolio of contracts and client engagements.
• Identifying contractual obligations for Deloitte, clients, subcontractors, and other involved parties.
• Managing compliance with Confidential Information Management Plans (CIMPs) on engagements.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and escalating risks or issues when necessary.
• Managing regulatory and other policy obligations in Deloitte’s engagement delivery.
• Handling subcontractors or partner organizations to ensure they meet their obligations.
• Managing contractual variations, including scope changes and commercial adjustments.
• Overseeing contract renewals, rate reviews, and compliance testing.
• Managing contract-related documentation to maintain compliance with firm policy and quality standards.
• Participating in quality assurance, risk management, and issue management activities.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing operational procedures for effective contract management within engagements.

In addition to these daily tasks, you will be expected to:

• Stay current with tools, systems, and innovative approaches for contract management.
• Promote and contribute to the use of technology, such as a Contract Management System.
• Contribute to internal innovation, technology, and AI communities.
• Conduct Contract Management reporting and analysis.
• Complete relevant training and continuous learning to enhance Contract Management skills.
• Demonstrate core leadership capabilities, including inspiring, creating purpose, driving agility, building diverse capability, influencing, collaborating, delivering value, and building the business.

QualificationsCore Capabilities Will Include:

• Engagement Contract Management- Supporting ongoing management, development of contracts, aligning to strategy, applying the vision & creating an impact.
• Driving agility- Achieving high-quality results through others.
• Building diverse capability- Developing diverse capability for the future.
• Building the business- Demonstrating competitive insight, focusing on the market & innovation.
• Analytical acumen- Data analysis, collection, preparation, visualization.
• Managing quality & risk- Delivering high quality results and mitigating risks with utmost integrity
• Experience: Contract Management- 5 to 7 years

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:To excel in this role, you should possess at least some of the following qualities:

• Strong analytical acumen, leveraging data to recommend impactful approaches and solutions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey key messages clearly and articulate compelling communications.
• The ability to manage change and respond to a changing environment with resilience.
• A strong understanding of quality and risk management, as well as ethical, independence, and professional standards.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach problems from a strategic mindset.
• Tech-savviness and the ability to leverage technology for high-impact results.
• Strong behavioral anchors, such as inspiring, creating purpose, driving agility, building diverse capability, influencing, collaborating, delivering value, and building the business.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional who can effectively manage complex contracts and engagements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while contributing to Deloitte’s culture of excellence and innovation.Additional InformationSo, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.Our workplace and cultureWe are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent – the intent to make a meaningful difference.Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.Deloitte New Zealand rewardsWe hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.We offer

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all criteria. If you’re passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren’t a perfect match.Please be aware of phishing attempts posing as Deloitte recruiters. Official communications from Deloitte New Zealand will come from “@deloitte.co.nz,” “@smartrecruiters.com,” or our video interview platform deloittenz.hirevue.com. If you receive a suspicious email, verify its authenticity by contacting us at .

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Location: Auckland

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:28:16 GMT

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