CLM - Senior Manager
KPMG International Cooperative
CLM - Senior Manager
Salary Not Specified
KPMG International Cooperative, Leeds
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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CLM Lead
Grade: Senior Manager
We are seeking an experienced Contract Lifecycle Management ("CLM") specialist to support of our legal managed services business.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in working with our client facing teams in architecting and configuring CLM systems and other technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and adherence to best practices.
style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The candidate should have experience preparing business requirements documentation, leading design workshops, coordinating offshore teams in the execution of the build and configuration of technology solutions and have a sound understanding of industry best practice.
Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in working with commonly used CLM technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and configuration of CLM systems ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
- style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Actively manage on-shore and off-shore resources who will be involved in the configuration and testing.
- Work with our legal subject matter experts to develop and implement standardised templates, clauses, and document management processes considering any client specific requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across KPMG including legal, IT, risk and other stakeholders, to gather requirements, define workflows, and ensure systems integrate seamlessly within a wider eco-system of technology solutions.
- Work closely with clients and client engagement teams in the deployment of service offerings in collaboration with
KPMG's senior stakeholders. - Oversee the configuration of system settings, user roles, access controls, and approval workflows to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to other teams on the effective utilisation of the CLM system, including training and knowledge transfer.
- Continuously evaluate and improve functionalities, performance, and usability based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
- Work closely with a wider team of solution owners, architects, engineers
and legal technologists to ensure alignment with KPMG's broader global technology roadmaps, strategy and integrations. - Ensure quality assurance and testing processes are developed, deployed and continuously improved and managed.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to contract management and legal technology.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in working with our client facing teams in architecting and configuring CLM systems and other technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and adherence to best practices.,- Lead the design and configuration of CLM systems ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Actively manage on-shore and off-shore resources who will be involved in the configuration and testing.
- Work with our legal subject matter experts to develop and implement standardised templates, clauses, and document management processes considering any client specific requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across KPMG including legal, IT, risk and other stakeholders, to gather requirements, define workflows, and ensure systems integrate seamlessly within a wider eco-system of technology solutions.
- Work closely with clients and client engagement teams in the deployment of service offerings in collaboration with KPMG's senior stakeholders.
- Oversee the configuration of system settings, user roles, access controls, and approval workflows to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to other teams on the effective utilisation of the CLM system, including training and knowledge transfer.
- Continuously evaluate and improve functionalities, performance, and usability based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
- Work closely with a wider team of solution owners, architects, engineers and legal technologists to ensure alignment with KPMG's broader global technology roadmaps, strategy and integrations.
- Ensure quality assurance and testing processes are developed, deployed and continuously improved and managed.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to contract management and legal technology.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
style="font-size:12pt">Undergraduate degree required with a background in Legal or Legal Technology. - A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in configuring and implementing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems or related legal technology solutions.
- Experiencing of working in a "Big Four" or large consulting practice is preferable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of contract management processes, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and post-execution management.
- Expert in configuring and
customising CLM systems, with experience in workflows, templates, and automation.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing
priorities and requirements including being able to work both autonomously and as part of the wider team. - Keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
- International experience is preferred but not essential.
Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in working with commonly used CLM technologies.,