Manager, Data Analytics & Automation

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.

KPMG’s Management Consulting practice helps organizations leverage change. The data intelligence and engineering team helps organizations to utilize data by supporting data-informed decision-making with the development and implementation of advanced solutions that fully use structured and unstructured data, in complex technical environment.

We help organizations to become data driven! Will you collaborate with us?

As a Manager in Data, Analytics and Automation, you will be a part of our Technology Consulting (Data, Analytics and Automation) practice within KPMG. This is a worldwide network of professionals who collaborate on a daily basis to create value from data. Enterprise Data Management integrates and is the connecting link with other data focused advisory services including Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Solutions and Data Security.

We collaborate across service offerings on data driven solutions. And that is why Forrester Research has recently recognized KPMG as one of the most prominent advisory firms in Data & Analytics!

• Creating and presenting data strategies, roadmaps and data operating models
• Leading the assessment and remediation of our clients’ data quality challenges
• Implementing data strategy and data management capabilities with our clients
• Leading the deployment and adoption of modern data platforms in our client’s business and technology ecosystems including Databricks and Snowflake.
• Securing ‘trusted’ analytics, by creating transparent and well governed (advanced) analytics processes, data platforms and data lakes
• Developing and utilizing technical and industry knowledge to resolve complex client challenges
• and consult on leading practice solutions
• Planning and executing day-to-day activities of advisory engagements for a variety of clients including data strategy and roadmap development, business process analysis, current state assessment and future state process design, data and business case analysis and tailoring recommendations specific to client’s use cases and needs
• Lead business development by presenting thought leadership directly to clients, at industry conferences and leading the development of winning proposals (approach development, effort estimation, collaboration with peers) and negotiation of contracts with clients

You will have the opportunity to be part of our growing Data Management practice, in Canada and globally. Based on our success, you will learn from our Advanced Data Management methodology, training and access to KPMG’s Global Center of Excellence – you can be a part of it!

• A completed MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or Data Science
• 5+ years of experience in a consulting environment or having worked on realizing data management solutions within your organization
• Industry-recognized designations/certifications preferred (CDMP or DCAM).
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate strategic solutions to client stakeholders at director and operational levels
• You bring insights and methods for data quality analysis, transformation, mapping and cleansing
• You are a team player and look forward to the challenge to actively collaborate on the dynamic growth of Data Management within KPMG by working on asset development and innovation
• Knowledge of and experience applying governance and data management standards, such as DAMA-DMBOK, CMMI and DCAM
• Knowledge of and experience optimizing and deploying cloud based data management platforms for example from Databricks, Informatica, Collibra, Snowflake.
• Must be able to travel locally and internationally based on client and project requirements

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

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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.