Manager, Government Solutions

KPMG International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Total Rewards program

Job summary

KPMG in Canada seeks a Manager to join our Government Solutions practice, leading client engagements across federal, provincial and municipal governments. You will help design and deliver practical improvements and manage delivery with a focus on value and impact.

The role requires 5–10 years in management consulting or public sector work, strong leadership, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with senior stakeholders. A Total Rewards program and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in management consulting, government or public sector
• Experience with federal/provincial/municipal governments, Crown corporations or healthcare organizations
• University degree in business, economics, finance or related field
• Ability to connect strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and practical implementation
• Experience with data, insights and presenting recommendations to senior leaders
• Experience with financial analysis, data modelling, cost optimization, and process mapping
• Interest in making an impact in the government sector
• Experience supporting proposals and business development activities
• Strong project and engagement management skills including planning, risk management and budgeting
• Track record of building trusted client relationships with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client engagements and delivery of high-quality work
• Lead defined engagements and workstreams with accountability
• Support proposals and develop thought leadership and white papers
• Apply operational excellence and quantitative analysis to develop recommendations
• Build trusted advisor relationships across government and public sector
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members in a collaborative environment
• Lead engagement teams of 3–5 practitioners as required
• Facilitate client workshops and deliver client-ready outputs
• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, and financial performance
• Contribute to business development and account activities

Skills

Management consulting

Government experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Financial analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/finance

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG’s Government Solutions practice helps federal, provincial and municipal governments, Crown corporations, agencies, healthcare organizations and other public sector clients design and deliver practical improvements. Our work spans enterprise transformation, target operating model design, process optimization, service delivery improvement, program and policy work, and large-scale business and digital change.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Government Solutions practice. As a key member of a high-performing team, you will combine strong business acumen, delivery leadership and public sector experience to manage client engagements, develop trusted relationships and contribute to market growth.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day client engagements and support timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality client work.
• Provide expertise across client-related business activities and projects, with accountability for leading defined engagements and workstreams.
• Support client pursuits and proposal development in collaboration with senior leaders, including the development of thought leadership, white papers and other intellectual assets.
• Apply experience in operational excellence, process review and improvement, and quantitative analysis and modelling to develop practical recommendations.
• Build a reputation as a trusted advisor and strengthen relationships across the government and broader public sector community.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and feedback to team members, and support a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Develop trusted client relationships and manage engagement teams of approximately three to five practitioners, as required by the engagement.
• Facilitate client workshops, interviews and working sessions, and produce and/or oversee client-ready deliverables that meet KPMG quality standards and client expectations.
• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies and financial performance, escalating matters through appropriate governance when required.
• Contribute to business development and market opportunities, including proposal development, relationship building and account activities.

What you bring to the role

• Five to ten years of relevant experience in management consulting, government and/or professional services, in a comparable capacity.
• Experience working with federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments, Crown corporations, agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, social services or other public sector organizations.
• A university degree in business, economics, finance or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A demonstrated ability to connect strategic, big-picture thinking with hands‑on delivery and practical implementation.
• Experience working with data, identifying insights and presenting clear recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience with financial analysis, data modelling, cost or expense optimization, and/or process mapping and re‑engineering.
• A demonstrated interest in making a positive impact, building relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes in the government sector.
• Experience supporting proposals and business development activities, with the ability to lead defined pursuit activities.
• Strong project and engagement management skills, including planning, team leadership, risk management and delivery against schedules and budgets.
• A track record of building trusted client relationships with managers, senior managers, directors and other senior stakeholders.
• Flexibility to meet client and business requirements, including occasional work outside regular hours where reasonably required.

Qualifications and experience considered assets

• Experience with policy analysis, program review or evaluation, jurisdictional scans, strategic planning, business cases, target operating model design, process mapping, organizational design, service design, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement or implementation planning.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, training, change management, communications or deployment activities.
• Understanding of government decision‑making, public accountability, governance, procurement and/or regulatory environments.
• Professional certification or related learning in project management, business analysis, change management, Lean Six Sigma, public administration or a relevant field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French. Government of Canada BBB language proficiency or higher is considered an asset.
• Eligibility to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, depending on client and engagement requirements.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $135,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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

Our Values, The KPMG Way

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.

AI Usage

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We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.