Manager, People & Change

KPMG International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a Manager to join our People & Change Advisory Practice. You will lead large-scale organizational transformations, advise on HR transformation, workforce strategy, and AI-enabled ways of working, partnering with senior client leaders to drive measurable business outcomes.

You will coach consultants, manage multiple client engagements, and contribute to business development while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programs in Change Management, HR Transformation, Organizational Design, Workforce Transformation, or Future of Work.
• Demonstrated success managing complex transformation initiatives in consulting or large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, stakeholder management, communications, training, and adoption planning.
• Experience supporting HR Transformation initiatives involving HR service delivery, talent management, and operating model design.
• Understanding of Generative AI and its organizational impact.
• Experience facilitating workshops with senior leaders to drive alignment.
• Strong project management with delivering engagements on time and budget.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, business development, and client management capabilities.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Passion for innovation and AI-enabled delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale organizational transformation initiatives, including workforce transformation and operating model changes.
• Advise clients on HR Transformation initiatives and workforce strategy.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to boost adoption and readiness.
• Support AI-enabled workforce transformation, Generative AI adoption, and capability building.
• Facilitate executive workshops, leadership alignment, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Partner with client leaders to identify challenges and develop people-centered solutions.
• Manage multiple client engagements with strong governance and risk management.
• Build long-term client relationships and support business development.
• Develop IP and market-facing content on Change Management and AI adoption.
• Coach and mentor consultants to foster collaboration and learning.
• Support engagement economics and resource planning.

Skills

Change management

HR transformation

Organizational design

Workforce transformation

Future of Work

Generative AI

Workshop facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Coaching/Mentoring

Business development

Travel readiness

Client management

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 People & Change Advisory Practice transforms organizations by changing the way people lead, manage, and develop. In an age of constant disruption, evolving workforce expectations, rapid AI adoption, and ongoing business transformation, we help organizations deliver sustainable value through their people and organizational agenda. We partner with clients to develop future-ready operating models, workforces, and leadership capabilities that enable lasting transformation and business success.

Our People & Change Advisory team is seeking a Manager to strengthen our Management Consulting practice. We are looking for an experienced professional with expertise in organizational transformation, change management, HR transformation, workforce strategy, and AI-enabled ways of working. The successful candidate will work alongside senior leaders to help organizations navigate complex transformations, accelerate adoption, and realize measurable business outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver large-scale organizational transformation initiatives, including workforce transformation, organizational redesign, operating model transformation, and enterprise change management programs.


• Advise clients on HR Transformation initiatives, including HR operating model design, employee experience, workforce planning, talent strategy, workforce optimization, and HR function effectiveness.


• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies that increase stakeholder engagement, adoption, and business readiness across transformation programs.


• Support organizations in preparing for and implementing AI-enabled workforce transformation, including Generative AI adoption, workforce readiness, capability building, change impact assessments, and employee enablement strategies.


• Facilitate executive workshops, leadership alignment sessions, stakeholder engagement activities, and transformation planning exercises.


• Partner with senior client stakeholders to identify organizational challenges and develop practical, people-centered solutions.


• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality delivery, strong project governance, and effective risk management.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams and build long-term relationships across organizations.


• Support business development activities, proposal development, market pursuits, thought leadership, and the growth of People & Change offerings.


• Develop intellectual property, insights, and market-facing content related to Change Management, HR Transformation, Future of Work, Workforce Transformation, and AI Adoption.


• Coach and mentor consultants and senior consultants while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.


• Support engagement economics, resource planning, and overall project delivery excellence.

What you bring to the role

• Experience leading transformation programs in areas such as Change Management, HR Transformation, Organizational Design, Workforce Transformation, Talent Transformation, Learning Transformation, or Future of Work.


• Demonstrated success managing complex transformation initiatives within consulting, professional services, or large organizational environments.


• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and practices, including stakeholder management, communications, training, business readiness, and adoption planning.


• Experience supporting HR Transformation initiatives involving HR service delivery, talent management, workforce planning, employee experience, operating model design, or HR technology implementations.


• Understanding of Generative AI and emerging technologies, including their impact on organizations, employees, leadership, and workforce transformation.


• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging senior leaders to drive alignment and decision-making.


• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering engagements on time, on budget, and with high client satisfaction.


• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.


• Strong relationship-building, business development, and client management capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.


• A passion for innovation and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve delivery excellence and client outcomes.


• Willingness to travel as required to support client engagements.

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

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

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.