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Associate Director, Project/Program Management
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Experienced
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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Project/Program Management to join our Digital Nexus team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing one or more large, complex, and strategic technology programs or a portfolio of projects and is a hands-on leader who ensures that key technology initiatives are delivered successfully; accountable for all aspects of the program lifecycle, from planning and execution to stakeholder communication and financial management, while also providing leadership and mentorship to project teams
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex technology programs or a portfolio of projects, ensuring they meet business objectives.
- Perform as the primary point of contact for senior business and IT stakeholders; manage expectations and provide regular, clear updates on program status, risks, and financials
- Oversee the budget for assigned programs/projects, including forecasting, tracking actuals, and managing variances to ensure financial health
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies to prevent roadblocks; ensure that all assigned projects and programs adhere to the firm's established project management methodologies and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent experience in managing large, complex, and cross-functional technology projects, and programs
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; PMP certification is highly preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and lead large, multi-disciplinary teams
- Expert knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)