Programme Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Assurance Manager to lead engagements and ensure high-quality outputs in business transformation projects. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. You will manage multiple activities, identify key risks, and translate observations into actionable recommendations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the success of multimillion-pound engagements, ensuring adherence to risk processes and delivering exceptional results under pressure. If you are passionate about driving transformation and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple engagements and leading junior team members.
• Strong understanding of ERP programmes and assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements and lead junior teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations throughout the programme lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Transformation

Programme Assurance

Education

Degree in Business or Management

Professional Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

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' organizations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right the first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Programme Assurance Manager?

Leadership & Management:

Manage multiple engagements simultaneously for 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 and CFOs), clearly articulating 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?

• Understand end-to-end business transformation ERP programmes, including challenges and programme assurance requirements.
• Comprehend all critical workstreams such as PMO, business change, business architecture, testing, data, and cutover/transition; lead focused reviews in these areas.
• Identify key risks throughout the programme lifecycle and determine necessary mitigations to stay on course.
• Translate observations into risks with clear impact descriptions and practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple IPA activities (stage gates, deep dives) and align with other assurance activities, communicating effectively with internal QA teams using appropriate language (1st/2nd/3rd line).

Lead junior teams to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure, such as health check reports, stage gate reviews, and readiness assessments.