Programme Assurance Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Assurance Manager to lead engagements and ensure successful project delivery. In this pivotal role, you will engage with senior stakeholders, manage risk, and oversee junior team members. You will be instrumental in navigating complex business transformation programmes, ensuring that all aspects of assurance are meticulously addressed. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for delivering excellence, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of ERP programmes and assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IPA activities and coordinate assurance activities.
• Identify key risks and provide practical recommendations.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Business Transformation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Certification in Project Management

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About KPMG

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.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage directly with senior stakeholders on the client side (e.g., Programme Directors and CFOs). Clearly 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. Adhere to all KPMG risk processes, especially given the high-risk nature of IPA work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand end-to-end business transformation ERP programmes, including challenges and assurance requirements.
• Comprehend 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.
• Translate observations into risks with clear impacts and practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple IPA activities (stage gates, deep dives) and coordinate with other assurance activities like IA work.
• Communicate effectively with internal Q&A teams, understanding the language of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line assurance.
• Lead junior team members to produce high-quality outputs under pressure, such as health checks, stage gate reviews, and readiness assessments.