Managing Director, Brand Marketing Leader

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KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director to lead our Brand Marketing team to elevate our brand with clients, pursuits, talent, and other stakeholders. This role will report to the Partner-in-Charge of Corporate Affairs and Brand Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead KPMG U.S. brand strategy, developing and executing an innovative brand strategy, collaborating with business leaders to align with the firm's business strategy in the US and across the global network
• Run the brand marketing organization, setting standards for creativity, quality and agility in elevating the firm's brand and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration and cultivating talent
• Transform brand marketing and execute against a vision that establishes KPMG's leadership and trust in the market and with clients; responsibilities include smart media buys, excellent creative design and approach, exceptional experiences and advance a tech forward perception of the firm; manage an ecosystem of outside agency partners to support our brand strategy
• Demonstrate a sophisticated and strategic approach to brand marketing and deep understanding and experience with emerging technology, new innovative partners, brand health data trends and AI's potential disrupt to push our brand strategy and capabilities 

Qualifications:

• Minimum fifteen years of recent experience in corporate brand settings, including outside agencies, with demonstrated experience executing brand strategy
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Deep and proven leading teams and working with complex brands; B2B and B2C experience preferred
• Proven experience in corporate brand settings, including outside agencies, with demonstrated experience executing brand strategy
• Executive presence and ability to engage and influence senior leadership teams and global counterparts; experience in a regulated industry preferred
• Strong management and stakeholder engagement experience at the C suite 
• Demonstrated ability to innovate with AI, analyze data and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality outcomes through effective planning and cross-functional coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts across both technical and non-technical audiences 

For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $380,000 to $515,000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. The current full market salary range for this job level is disclosed below. This broader range represents potential future income growth available over the course of a career in this position. Potential income growth is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, performance, job responsibilities, experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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