Assistant Manager - Capital Excellence and Controls MPA Birmingham, England
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Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester
Capability: Deal Advisory
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time or Part Time
Service Line: IAG
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
The Team
At KPMG, we are passionate about making a difference. We're looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit and the motivation to create success with others. Working alongside 16,000 of the brightest minds in the business, you will be part of our market leading Infrastructure Advisory Group. Our values – Integrity, Excellence, For Better, Courage and Together – are at the heart of everything we do. KPMG is truly a place where you can make an extraordinary difference, without having to be anything, but yourself.
Capital Excellence and Controls (CXC) is part of KPMG’s Major Projects Advisory team – a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients’ delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener and better. As a recognised market leader, we are proud to partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in sectors including Central Government, Financial Services, Utilities, Transport, Energy and Defence.
We are looking for experienced experts in project and programme management and controls who are excited for a long-term career in our team. Our fast-paced environment will excite, challenge and reward you. While the pace is high, you’ll have the support that comes from being part of our inclusive, diverse and collaborative team, to help you thrive. We’ll empower you to feed your curiosity, work with some of the best on emerging practices and technologies and grow in your own way – bringing your whole self to everything you do with us.
The Role
Assistant Managers in our team are right at the forefront of delivery playing a pivotal role, bringing to life tailored solutions for our client’s complex challenges whilst managing important relationships. It is a role that requires you to wear many hats, but you’ll be well supported by the rest of us.
Your day-to-day involves:
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Being part of high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, supporting on complex, multifaceted, consulting engagementsSupporting and managing the delivery of client-facing work within specialist Project / Programme Controls areas, ensuring new processes and tools are designed with a strong human /end user focus Assisting with some financial and commercial aspects of an engagement Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying opportunities for thought leadership Understanding KPMG’s broader suite of services and identifying opportunities to collaborate and design unique client solutions Coaching and mentoring your colleagues – both up and down Most importantly, being a role model for KPMG and living our values every day
There is no one-size fits all in MPA; we’re as diverse as the world around us. We hand pick our people because they’re our most important asset – and our people choose us because we do what we say and embody that commitment.
Your track record should evidence:
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A proven history of operating as an effective manager in a consulting firm or in project or programme management roles A strong Project / Programme Controls background of between three and five years’ experience - primarily built around the delivery of complex Projects/Programmes and transformational changeStrong experience in applying Project Controls including monitoring, reporting, planning, scheduling, cost control / estimation, risk management, change control, assumptions management, opportunities for improvement and implementing project controls best practicesIdeally one or more sector experience in Infrastructure, Transport, Aerospace, Defence, Industrial, Financial Services, Utilities or Manufacturing preferredIn-depth experience of applying Project and Programme Controls and a passion for the future of the profession Strong analytical and problem-solving skills An ability to build and maintain great relationships and a desire to network across KPMG Confident communication and presentation skillsA good spread of experience using different software/applications (e.g. Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, Slack, Clarizen)Relevant professional certification – e.g. APM PMQ/PPQ; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2
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Supporting targeted business process improvement(s) in relation to Capital Investment Portfolios and major Projects/Programmes Supporting the delivery of advisory services such as organisational design, regulatory change, delivery efficiency and governance optimisation Working in partnership with clients to shape strategic direction and helping them to implement the changePerformance and efficiency improvementEnhancing Project and Programme controlsAssurance and monitoringTroubled Project/Programme reviews and implementing recovery plansProgramme Governance
Our Commitment to you
Across our UK business, we draw strength from our differences and celebrate new perspectives and life experiences. At KPMG we understand that a good work/life balance is important so we can offer a number of flexible working options. If you are looking to return after an extended break, we offer support and guidance so you can continue your career. So, no matter what your needs we can help you to succeed.
Why Deal Advisory at KPMG?
We partner with our clients to give them the confidence to make key decisions for their business. It's all about blending our deep sector expertise with our execution skills. Whilst we operate within a robust framework, we'll ensure you have the autonomy you need to shape the strategies behind our clients' decisions and help influence their successes.
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