Programme Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Assurance Manager to oversee critical business transformation projects. This role involves managing high-stakes engagements, leading a team, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure effective risk management. You'll develop a deep understanding of ERP programmes and their challenges, translating observations into actionable insights. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will drive success and make a tangible impact on clients' operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of business assurance in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-risk, multi-million-pound engagements.
• Strong understanding of business transformation and assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engagements and develop junior team members.
• Identify key risks and provide practical recommendations.

Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Business Transformation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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The KPMG Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is 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.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across areas such as Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Programme Assurance Manager?

Leadership & Management:

Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, working under a dedicated Senior Manager and/or Director. Lead and develop junior team members around IPA.

Engage directly with senior stakeholders on the client side (e.g., Programme Directors, CFOs) to articulate risks and recommendations from IPA work. Collaborate with internal senior teams to secure resources, deliver, and sign off work.

Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance:

Contribute to risk management activities over large, multi-year, multimillion-pound engagements. Ensure adherence to all KPMG risk processes, especially given the high-risk nature of IPA work.

What will you be doing?

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business transformation ERP programmes, including associated challenges and assurance requirements.
• Understand all critical workstreams such as PMO, business change, business architecture, testing, data, and transition, leading focused reviews in these areas.
• Identify key risks throughout the programme lifecycle and determine appropriate mitigations to address them.
• Translate observations into risks with clear impact statements and practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple IPA activities (stage gates, deep dives) and coordinate with other assurance activities like Internal Audit, using appropriate language regarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line of defense.

Lead junior team members to produce high-quality outputs under pressure, such as health check reports, stage gate reviews, and readiness assessments for project progression.