Program Manager

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 Information Technology Services department is looking for a Program Manager to be part of the Project Services team. The Project Services team provides project management, business systems analysis, quality management, portfolio management, and technical communication services for KPMG in Canada’s technology and key business initiatives.

• Responsible for all interconnected projects within a program
• Plan and manage large-scale information technology development and implementation programs to ensure that the programs business objectives and stakeholder needs and expectations are met
• Work closely with other Project Managers to ensure the success of the program and the projects
• Participate in the development of project management standards and methodologies
• 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
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
• Participate and/or drive vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Develop and manage all aspects of program engagement 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
• Identify and develop trusted adviser relationship with program stakeholders, sponsors and stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project managers
• Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication

• University or College Degree related to project management / program management
• PMP Certification already obtained
• Minimum 10 years or more experience in the IT industry, including 7 years managing large scale information technology projects with budgets
• Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SDLC / Waterfall
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, MS Schedule and Visio
• Experience managing vendor contracts and relationships
• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close
  
  

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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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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