Associate Director - Tech CoE

KPMG International Cooperative; Ringway; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director for their Deal Execution team in the UK. The ideal candidate will build client relations, lead complex ERP projects, and influence senior stakeholders. This role is pivotal in navigating technology-driven M&A activities and requires proficient SAP experience, strong leadership, and the ability to engage with C-level executives. The position promises career growth in a rapidly evolving sector of technology and strategy.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP products is essential.
• Track record of leading complex ERP projects required.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Build deep client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Lead design and delivery of complex engagements.
• Inspire and develop project team members.
• Identify and lead complex practice development initiatives.

Skills

SAP ERP products

Business Development

Complex ERP projects

Stakeholder management

Data migration

C-level client engagement

Deal lifecycle

Job description

To be an effective Associate Director within our Deal Execution team applicants will be expected to:

Responsibilities

• Build deep client relationships and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities
• Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in chosen proposition(s) and sector of choice
• Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements
• Proactively develop thought leadership
• Build and maintain a strong Strategy Group, internal KPMG and external network
• Understand risk and ensure that Firm's risks management frameworks are adhered to
• Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360-degree feedback
• Identify, design and lead critical complex practice development initiatives, coordinating other members of the team

Key Behaviours

• Deliver Impact: make sound decisions; exercise sound business judgment when making decisions
• Foster innovation: embrace a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
• Apply a strategic perspective: use diverse inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
• Seek growth: take opportunities to learn and adapt; use insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges
• Develop and motivate others: engage teams, instill confidence, and coach people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results
• Build collaborative relationships: establish strong relationships internally and externally and build wide and productive networks

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with SAP ERP products. Candidates should ideally have either:
• SAP integration experience in a post-merger scenario, or SAP carve-out experience within a divestiture
• Track record of leading complex ERP projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment will be considered too
• Understanding of general business processes and ERP modules such as Procurement, Material Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Finance and controlling etc.
• Candidates with experience in leading/handling data migration projects will be given preference
• Other responsibilities include managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives
• Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry
• Leading and supporting our clients on acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and other transactions with focus on implementation, separation, integration of an ERP solution
• Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT within it - starting from due diligence to concluding transitional service agreements
• Developing additional products and potential revenue streams focused on ERP based solutions in transactions
• Expanding the ERP knowledge, capabilities, and experience across the team
• Strong self-motivation to drive innovation and create new services with focus on ERP in integration and separation scenario
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed

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About the Opportunity

KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director role, with a technology, digital, AI and M&A specialisation. The role presents an opportunity to fast-track career growth in a 'Technology in M&A' market that has witnessed unprecedented activity in the post-COVID era. The technology team, within the Deal Execution practice, has grown significantly and consistent, and is on track to double in size again over the next 3yrs. We deliver value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 300 practitioners globally, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business.