Sr. Director, Client Process Agility

Company: KPMG
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job 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, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, Client Process Agility to join our Digital Nexus organization.Responsibilities:Organize the development of actionable strategies align with firm prioritiesMonitor risks, issues and overall health of the program and project portfolio, escalating projects at risk to the sponsors and IT leadership to raise awareness and provide recommendations to resolve issuesOperate as a key advisor to clients and proactively initiate ideas to significantly improve client service; drive and manage progress of shared assignments/projects for large scale projects, processes or programsProvide leadership and direction to remove obstacles and ensure project managers have all the tools and guidance to successfully execute on programs and projects Ensure projects are delivered according to business expectations; work with architects, delivery and operations to understand internal changes (such as upgrades to infrastructure, technology refreshes, internal projects and others) that need to be prioritized and scheduled in the change planInteract regularly with delivery partners and/or department leaders; proactively initiate ideas to improve client service for a specific work product within a department; contribute to department or group objectives, strategy and priorities; set tactical plan for execution of strategic objectivesQualifications:Minimum twelve years recent experience advanced project management skills with experience in organizing, planning and executing multiple large-scale projects and programs from definition through implementationBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Master's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred; -PMP certification is preferredExperience managing multi-phase, multi-track projects spanning nine to twenty-four months in durationComprehensive knowledge of full lifecycle project management, software development, package implementations, infrastructure deployment methodologies, IT transformation projects and industry best practicesAbility to make decisions of very high complexity, often autonomouslyOutstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to work towards the organization's goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functions; ensure execution of strategic initiatives for the organization; ability to address emerging opportunities and how organization should be organized/staffed to realize themKPMG 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.At KPMG, any partner or employee must be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to any KPMG office, client site or KPMG event. In some circumstances, individuals who are not fully vaccinated may also be required to have a reasonable accommodation to not be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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