Job Specifications
About KPMG International
Together with more than 273,000 colleagues in 143 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.
KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech- enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
About this Global Group
The mandate of the Global People team is to execute on the global business strategy through our collective Talent Strategy working together, and with our colleagues around the world, to deliver leading HR service to our global functions, regions, member firms and staff.
Global People is responsible for designing and delivering innovative solutions that focus on execution of our globally agreed strategic imperatives for People (Mobility, Culture, Digital HR, Talent Development and L&D). We will do this by being bold, innovative and role model collaborators who provide seamless service that is widely recognised as world class, both internally and in the market.
Role summary
The Project Manager reports to the Project and Resource Lead and is responsible for managing a portfolio of assigned projects for Global Learning & Development. Projects will range in size from simple projects with a single deliverable to complex projects with many deliverables and dependencies. The Project Manager will, as needed, contribute to the analysis of processes and data to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies for the Global L&D team. Robust SME and stakeholder relationship management is a key aspect to the role. This role is responsible for scheduling the project, ensuring it adheres to our agreed development processes, project management standards, time and budget requirements and that quality assurance processes are incorporated into the project plan. The Project Manager will proactively monitor the project’s progression and communicate with relevant team members as appropriate, to ensure the project stays on track and co-ordinate reporting on project status for stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Project management
Conducts end-to-end project management, applying consistent project management standards and quality assurance
Manages a portfolio of projects for Global Learning and Development working closely with leads for specific projects to gain a deep understanding of project requirements and constraints.
Provides advice and counsel on project management approaches for specific projects based on a broad understanding of the business, service and resource capacity risks and impacts
Develops detailed project schedules in Clarizen for complex projects including interdependencies
Identifies and manages interdependencies and risks or escalates for resolution
Ensures project compliance with Global L&D development processes
Works closely with the Lead Project Manager to understand and ensure compliance with KPMG's Project Management methodologies, standards and practices
Proactively monitors and supports projects to ensure plans are meeting quality, cost and time goals
Establishes and holds regular project meetings for assigned specific projects, documenting outcomes and updates project plans as required
Carries out activities as required to support the Project Lead and keep the project on track, including:
• Challenging the Project Lead on the appropriateness of initial project plans
• Communicating with relevant team members as appropriate, to ensure milestones are met
Project reporting
Ensures transparency and accountability by supporting management reporting
Works with the other members of the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the project portfolio is provided to Global People leadership, Global L&D Leadership and business stakeholders:
• Works closely with Project Leads to ensure project status information and data for leadership reporting is accurately captured and maintained in Clarizen, in line with Global L&D PMO information standards and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepares project dashboards and reports for specific projects or across the portfolio as required
Relationship management
Maintains productive internal and external relationships across project teams
Maintains ongoing, productive relationships with stakeholders across project teams
Participation in global networks, maximising virtual collaboration, know
About the Company
KPMG LLP is a leading UK provider of tax, audit and advisory services. We are a UK limited liability partnership, employing 14,000 people in 22 offices across the country. We focus on clients’ big issues and opportunities by providing innovative approaches and deep expertise to deliver real results.
KPMG LLP is a global organisation of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
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