Programme Assurance Manager

Job Description: Programme Assurance Manager at KPMG

Introduction:

The KPMG Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business, operating from London. We serve the country with diligence and expertise, supporting the UK through various times of change and stability. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies, supporting the UK through times of war, peace, prosperity, recession, and regulatory upheaval.

Our services encompass a wide range of disciplines across areas such as Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation. We immerse ourselves in our clients' organizations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver optimal outcomes and ensure first-time right delivery.

Why Join KPMG as a Programme Assurance Manager?

Leadership & Management:

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously under the guidance of a Senior Manager and/or Director.
• Lead and develop junior team members around IPA (Independent Project Assurance).
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders on the client side, such as Programme Directors and CFOs, effectively communicating risks and recommendations from IPA work.
• Collaborate with internal senior teams to secure resources, deliver, and obtain sign-off on work.

Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance:

• Contribute to risk management activities over large, multi-year engagements worth multimillion pounds.
• 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 their challenges and assurance requirements.
• Understand all critical workstreams such as PMO, business change, business architecture, testing, data, and transition, and lead 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 impacts and practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple IPA activities, such as stage gates and deep dives, aligning them with other assurance activities like Internal Audit.
• Communicate effectively with internal QA teams using appropriate language around 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line assurance.

Leadership:

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