Project Manager

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead innovative software development projects in the tax sector. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams, managing complex project timelines, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly within technology delivery, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values integrity, excellence, and inclusivity, and be part of a team that is transforming the way business operates. If you are passionate about driving change and delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of project management experience in software development.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

PMP Certification

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Asana

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 Project Manager – Tax is responsible for all aspects of project management through an agile software development life cycle of a new and progressing software system being built to fundamentally disrupt the way business has been done in the past.

What you will do

1. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software and data platform projects supporting asset management tax.
2. Collaborate closely with tax professionals, software engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to define requirements, project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
3. Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks across multiple concurrent initiatives.
4. Develop and maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, status reports, and communication plans.
5. Ensure alignment of technical deliverables with business goals.
6. Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive continuous delivery and improvement.
7. Coordinate testing and deployment efforts in collaboration with QA and DevOps teams.
8. Identify and guide project risk factors and identify and resolve project issues; escalate issues as appropriate.
9. Serve as an advocate of project management principles and standards.
10. Manage internal and client-facing meetings by creating agendas with clear objectives/roles/time allocations, facilitating the call/meeting, taking notes of decisions and action items.
11. Oversee the project change control process.

What you bring to the role

1. 5-6 years of project management experience in software development or technology delivery.
2. Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines.
3. Background in a tax, accounting, or financial services environment is a strong asset.
4. PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications preferred.
5. Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Waterfall).
6. Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, meeting facilitation, analytical, judgment and supervisory skills.
7. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Asana).
8. Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.

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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.