Manager, Program Pricing Strategy

Business Title: Manager, Program Pricing Strategy

Requisition Number: 118674 - 32

Function: Business Support Services

Area of Interest:

State: IL

City: Chicago

Description:

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 a Manager, Program Pricing Strategy to join our Growth and Strategy organization.

Responsibilities:

Define, build, and oversee value-based and offer configuration pricing programs critical to managing our overall firmwide efforts to transition away from time & material pricing and deliver value-oriented market strategies, which will include content creation and management, overseeing the value benefit analytics process, managing the overall conversion effort, x-functional stakeholder alignment, x-functional team leadership

Assist in the engagement-level deal modeling and financial schedules for performance-based pricing, subscription pricing models and other alternative pricing methods; follow the direction of the pricing and commercial enablement organization, responsible for leading function and service unit leadership through the strategic plans and processes

Conduct the management of pricing projects from initiation through completion by overseeing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure the successful implementation of pricing initiatives; monitor progress and provide updates to relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business goals

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the software and SaaS space; perform market research and benchmarking exercises to inform pricing decisions and dive alignment with market trends and client needs

Monitor and analyze pricing performance, providing insights and recommendations to optimize pricing strategies and drive profitability

Lead the definition of pricing optimization and solution attributes in conjunction with functional stakeholders and SMEs; manage price optimization modeling and maintenance

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of recent experience in pricing strategy, commercial enablement, or related roles, preferably in a professional services, technology, or SaaS firm

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; master of business administration is a plus

Experience with attribute-based pricing models and strategies is highly desirable

Ability to develop solution/product visions and specifications, facilitate stakeholder workshops with keen attention to detail, and willingness to respectfully challenge groupthink in pursuit of strategic objectives

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions

Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques

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KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link (https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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