SoQM Projects Senior Manager

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Audit professional to join their SoQM Centre of Excellence. This role offers strategic influence on quality management processes, involvement in complex projects, and opportunities for collaboration with senior management. Ideal candidates will possess strong audit experience and project management skills, driving innovation and maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Opportunities for collaboration with senior management

Diverse and challenging work

Strategic influence on firm-wide processes

Qualifications

• Audit or compliance background with experience in controls design and testing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support SoQM Projects Director managing strategic transformation projects.
• Ensure embedding of quality controls across the firm.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Job description

Locations: Any KPMG UK office (Hybrid working)

Capability: Audit

Service line: Audit

Contract type: Permanent

Summary of role purpose:

This role involves working within the newly established SoQM Centre of Excellence during a period of significant change for the SoQM. You will be involved in assessing and aligning SoQM controls, managing the implementation of QC1000 standards, and supporting the integration with KPMG Switzerland, ensuring embedding of quality controls across the firm.

What will you get from the role?

• Strategic influence on firm-wide SoQM processes
• Diverse and challenging work addressing complex quality issues
• Opportunities for collaboration with senior management and subject matter experts
• Driving innovation to improve firm processes
• Contributing to public trust and accountability by maintaining high standards of quality and ethics

Description of the role:

The successful candidate will support the SoQM Projects Director, managing a portfolio of strategic transformation projects including stakeholder management, project planning, change management, resource management, and specific projects like QC1000 and the UK-Swiss merger integration.

People & Culture

• Embed a high challenge, high support culture grounded in Our Values
• Maintain a curious and sceptical mindset
• Lead and foster a coaching culture
• Act with accountability, professionalism, and in the public interest
• Promote inclusivity and teamwork

The person: Experience and knowledge requirements:

• Audit or compliance background with experience in controls design, documentation, and testing
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory landscape

Behavioural Attributes and Skills:

• Strategic thinking, risk management, project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills

About KPMG:

KPMG in the UK offers a wide range of services, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on flexibility and diversity. We are committed to equality and supporting all candidates through fair recruitment processes.

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