Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence Associate Director

KPMG International Cooperative; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks an Associate Director to lead complex infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage teams, deliver high-quality solutions, and develop client relationships. Applicants should have a strong background in project management, proven leadership skills, and a track record of successful project delivery. Professional certifications and experience with key project management tools are preferred. Join a collaborative and inclusive team environment focused on excellence and integrity.

Benefits

Supportive, high-performing team environment

Access to diverse, challenging opportunities

Structured learning programme

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in project-based delivery.
• Experience in developing new opportunities and winning work.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients in the design and delivery of solutions.
• Inspire and manage teams to achieve high-quality outputs.
• Monitor emerging trends and shape recommendations.

Skills

Leading clients in the design and delivery of solutions

Project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) principles

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Confident communication with senior stakeholders

Proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams

Education

Professional certifications (APM PMQ/PPQ; MoP; MoR; MSP; PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

Oracle

Job description

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading both the delivery of work and the development of new opportunities for KPMG, maintaining insights and perspectives on how our markets are changing and how our capabilities align. You will own many critical relationships and operate as a trusted advisor to senior clients, helping to shape solutions, inform decisions and drive implementation.

Responsibilities

• Leading clients in the design and delivery of solutions that are end user and outcome focused.
• Lead a team of consultants producing high quality outputs, with a focus on the outcomes required by the client.
• Inspire teams through managing, coaching, mentoring and motivating your colleagues.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse and flexible environment where everyone can thrive.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate across KPMG's broader service lines to design integrated, client‑tailored solutions.
• Lead bids, proposals and wider business development activities.
• Operate within internal governance frameworks to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Monitor emerging trends and industry developments, using insights to shape practical recommendations and develop thought leadership.
• Act as a role model for an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with KPMG's values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects or programmes, either in consulting or industry.
• Strong track record in project‑based delivery, leading teams across the sectors mentioned above.
• Strong understanding and practical application of project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) principles.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Evidence of high performance and career progression.
• Experience in developing new opportunities and winning work through trusted client relationships and leading bids.
• Confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with key project tools (e.g. MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Oracle, P6, PowerBI) and knowledge of other proprietary technologies welcome.

What will set you apart

• Professional certifications (APM PMQ/PPQ; MoP; MoR; MSP; PRINCE2 etc.)
• Experience in:
• Digital transformation and technology adoption, including AI
• Capital planning or capital portfolio management
• Process and value stream efficiency and optimisation
• Organisational readiness and effectiveness

KPMG is one of the world's leading consultancies, supporting the UK across periods of growth and crisis.

Our Expertise

• Energy
• Water
• Defence
• Government
• Oil and Gas
• Healthcare
• Transport
• Financial Services
• Retail

Why join us?

• Work on a wide range of high‑profile, complex infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape capital delivery strategies for major national programmes.
• Solve problems with key clients on how to efficiently deliver multi‑£bn portfolios.
• Help leading organisations optimise their investments for value and efficiency.
• Join a growing team with access to diverse, challenging opportunities.
• Learn in a supportive, high performing, cross‑functional team environment.
• Accelerate development through hands‑on delivery and access to a structured learning programme.
• Work with experts across a broad range of disciplines and sectors.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture that values excellence and integrity.