Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)

KPMG UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Manager in Strategy & Performance Transformation primarily located in London and Manchester. You will work on transformation opportunities, manage projects, and engage with C-suite executives to deliver strategic insights in the industrial manufacturing and defense sectors. This role offers a unique environment for career development, with comprehensive support and coaching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic role with management experience.
• Strong understanding of IM&D sector value drivers.
• Ability to manage teams or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Manage small projects and significant parts of large engagements.
• Prepare deliverables across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Experience in leading strategy house or Big 4 firm

Experience in IM&D sector

Job description

Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)

Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)

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Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)

Base Location: London and Manchester

The KPMG Strategy Group function is a cornerstone of our Deal Advisory business. Operating from London and Manchester we do work that matters, serving the Country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG s one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Within The Strategy Group function we are a team full of subject matter experts, but that’s not all. We are responsible for providing best in class support on everything from developing acquisition strategy and raising funds, through to making the deal and integrating the acquisition.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation?

Our Strategy & Performance Transformation team works closely with C-suite and senior executives to identify and execute transformation opportunities that add and protect value for shareholders, employees and society. As the world continues to face unprecedented levels of change, we have experienced significant market demand for our core services. We are now accelerating our mission to create value, by turning ambitions into reality, through executing sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies, at pace.

Our team combines commercial, operational and digital capabilities and brings to bear the vast array of capabilities across the wider KPMG Advisory business (including Customer Experience, Pricing, Cost, Digital Transformation, ESG and Integration & Separation, among others).

As we continue to grow, we offer a unique environment to accelerate your personal development and career pathway, while also providing you with the support and flexibility for you to achieve your ambitions. Our consultants also receive a superior level of coaching and support to enable them to meet the needs of our global client base. We pride ourselves not only on the work we deliver, but also the way we deliver it, and we are passionate about having fun both inside and outside of work.

What will you be doing?

• Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with client counterparts, including as the day-to-day / key client contact on engagements
• Take day-to-day responsibility for small projects and manage significant elements of large engagements
• Demonstrate expertise and an ability to generate insights in the IM&D sector
• Co-ordinate the preparation of deliverables that span multiple workstreams, including the answers and challenges to the likely questions and responses of the client
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities

What will you need to do it?

• Proven experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development / transformation team in industry
• Strong understanding of the value drivers within the IM&D sector
• Ability to manage small / medium sized teams or significant parts of complex projects or programmes in IM&D
• Experience of developing and preparing business development pitches in IM&D
• Demonstrable experience of managing project teams and taking responsibility for end-to-end delivery

To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Managers and Assistant Manager talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Deal Advisory at KPMG: https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/deal-advisory.html
• ESG at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/our-esg-journey/
• About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, General Business, and Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services

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