Manager/Senior Manager Delivery Lead

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Delivery Lead to manage project delivery for clients. Responsibilities include ensuring on-time quality deliverables and managing stakeholders across all project dimensions. The ideal candidate has at least 5-10 years of project delivery experience and strong negotiation skills. Join this inclusive workplace and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project delivery.
• Proven track record in planning, execution, and delivery of complex initiatives.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery to successful completion.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Manage stakeholders across the project scope.

Skills

Negotiation

Project delivery

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

The Delivery Services Team is seeking a Delivery Lead to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful design, build, testing, and production implementation of solutions that align with the client’s target operating model and strategic direction.

What you will do

• Own the project delivery to a successful completion by meeting the client expectations.
• Ensure on-time delivery and maintain high quality standards for all deliverables from workstream leads.
• Partner with client counterparts to develop and execute integrated plans through close coordination and collaboration.
• Manage stakeholders across the full scope of the project to ensure alignment and engagement.
• Collaborate with solution leads to ensure solutions are delivered in alignment with business transformation goals and the new operating model.
• Lead KPMG teams responsible for solution design, business intelligence/integration, data migration, configuration, build, and testing of all components.
• Plan and organize workstreams to ensure activities are on track and milestones are met as scheduled.
• Identify, highlight, and log cross-workstream dependencies using the dependency tracker.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project and technical risks and issues, escalating them through project governance when appropriate.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree is an asset, preferably in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with at least 5-10 years of experience in project delivery.
• Proven track record in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex initiatives.
• Strong expertise in risk management, identifying and mitigating project and operational risks, supported by relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in budgeting and forecasting, ensuring financial objectives are met and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Solid stakeholder management skills, with experience building and maintaining productive relationships with diverse groups.

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.