Senior Consultant, Technology Strategy & Transformation

KPMG LLP Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Senior Consultant for their Technology Strategy and Transformation practice. You will tackle complex digital transformation challenges, manage projects, and collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in IT management. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and integrity, where your contributions will drive impactful business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in IT management or transformation.
• Proficient in analytical and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data to inform business decisions.
• Define project objectives and manage resources.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs.

Skills

Analytical

Project Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

Our Technology Strategy and Transformation (TS&T) practice partners with clients to navigate complex digital transformation. We deliver comprehensive response, from developing innovative technology strategies and roadmaps to executing large-scale implementations. Our expertise spans accross data governance and analytics, technology strategy and IT function management, while leveraging emerging technologies to drive impactful business outcomes.

As a Senior Consultant in our TS&T practice, you will work closely with clients to address their most pressing digital transformation challenges. Your role will involve leverage your critical and strategic thinking to solve complex client problems, assist in managing engagements, and propose innovative solutions.

What you will do

Gathering and analyzing data from markets, clients, suppliers, and solution providers to inform business decisions:

• Defining the project objectives, developing the project plan, and managing the resources needed to achieve these objectives within the set deadlines.
• Designing and mapping business processes, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insights and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner.
• Coordinating the efforts of various teams, ensuring that all members understand their roles and responsibilities, and facilitating communication among different stakeholders.
• Monitoring the progress of the project, evaluating performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), and adjusting plans as necessary to ensure the project stays on track.
• Preparing and delivering project outputs within agreed timelines, while monitoring progress to ensure quality standards are met.
• Facilitating workshops, meetings, and discussions to align project objectives with client needs.
• Documenting findings and potential risks that could impact the project and implements strategies to mitigate them and providing insights using advanced analytics and visualization tools.

Relevant to Senior Consultant:

• Manage projects or project streams, by developing comprehensive delivery roadmaps and defining key deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives
• Oversee the quality and timely execution of deliverables by mentoring and guiding consultants throughout the development process, ensuring adherence to best practices and client expectations
• Actively participate and contribute to practice development activities such as proposal development, engaging in recruitment efforts, and spearheading internal initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency

What you bring to the role

• Between 4-7 years of experience in consulting related to IT management, IT transformation, or the implementation of solutions;
• Proficient analytical and project management abilities, with a strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
• Familiarity and expertise in IT systems, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proven experience in recognizing significant business challenges for clients, assessing their needs, overseeing project execution, and delivering high-quality outcomes and deliverables;
• A strong enthusiasm for enhancing internal processes, fostering knowledge sharing within the team, and contributing to the organization’s reputation in the market.

Additional non-required skills (a plus) :

• Data governance, analytics
• Agile project management and tools
• Familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and other data visualization platforms

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. 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.