Senior Project Manager

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Opportunity

KPMG ‐ Information Technology Services Group requires a Sr. Project Manager to provide project
management expertise. The Project Manager will work as part of the Project Services Group with
responsibility for providing project management services to KPMG’s internal information technology
development and implementation teams.

What you will do

• Plan and manage large‐scale information technology development and implementation projects
  and programs to ensure that the project’s business objectives and stakeholder needs, and
  expectations are met.
• At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their
  normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise,
  people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for
  this.
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Participate in the development of project management standards and methodologies.Participate and/or drive vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key
  stakeholders
• Develop and manage all aspects of project from planning, external vendor relationships,
  communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to various audiences, including project
  team, sponsors, senior leadership, and key stakeholders

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the IT industry, including 5 years managing large scale
  information technology projects.
• College/university degree and a combination of education/experience in project management.
• Thorough understanding of project management methodologies, standards and tools and their
  application.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing diverse project teams and working in a multi‐project environment.
• Proven track record of teambuilding, relationship management, and dealing effectively with
  senior management.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Solid negotiating, problem solving and decision‐making skills.
• Ability to assimilate, analyze and facilitate information sharing.
• Change Management Experience (an asset) ‐ The process of helping individuals and the
  organization transition from the current state to the desired state. Involving tools, skills and
  best practices in areas that include Executive leadership and support.

Senior Project Manager top skills and proficiencies:

• Project Management Methodologies
• Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Communication, Risk & Budget Management

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

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