Velocity Project Officer

KPMG International Cooperative; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Camden Town is seeking an experienced individual for project coordination and change management. The role involves fostering stakeholder relationships and managing project communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management and large scale transformation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and report on key performance indicators.

Skills

Change management

Project coordination

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Global Consulting provides a broad range of services that support KPMG member firms to serve their clients, which includes assisting them to deliver on a near‑continuous transformation agenda to drive value. The Global Consulting Solutions Hub (the Hub) is an integrated team of resources who lead the design, build and support of our Transformation offerings, working collaboratively to define, prioritize, design, build, deploy and activate an expanding set of transformation propositions that help KPMG MFs to sell and deliver standard and efficient transformation solutions to their clients. The Hub leverages a unified framework to create, maintain and evolve transformation methods, enablers, technology assets, and provides enablement and activation support to MFs, sectors and account teams, while also providing financial planning and analysis and reporting across our Transformation portfolio. This team interacts with Global Consulting Leadership and Capability Teams (CoEs), Deal Advisory, Global Advisory Technology & Enablement (GATE), Analyst Relations, KDN and multiple other KPMGI/KISL teams such as GCM, L&D, etc. The role ensures each stakeholder group achieves its strategic objectives by identifying and removing barriers, aligning processes, and embedding change at the intersection of strategy and execution, supporting the shift to intelligent, AI‑enabled services.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders across various member firms, fostering strong working relationships.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, addressing concerns and managing expectations.
• Ensure timely dissemination of project updates, decisions, and relevant information to all involved parties.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for leadership and key stakeholders, summarizing project status, risks, and key decisions.
• Develop and manage project communication plans, including drafting announcements, updates, and other relevant communications.
• Ensure all communications are clear, concise, and tailored to the audience.
• Support the overall project management lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure of project activities.
• Monitor project progress against established timelines and deliverables, identifying potential roadblocks and proposing solutions.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics to assess project health and success.
• Ensure project activities are completed efficiently and effectively, adhering to quality standards.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes and action items.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring all records are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management and large scale transformation.
• Proven experience in project coordination or project support roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, international team.
• Understanding of professional services environments is an advantage.

Together with more than 275,000 colleagues in 142 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.

KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech‑enabled solutions for clients, you’ll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates.

At KPMG International, we are supportive of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Please ask to find out more.

KPMG International's commitment to inclusion & diversity: At KPMG International, we recognise that we need inclusion and diversity to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest pool of talent across our network and beyond, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which empowers everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Applying with a disability KPMG International is proud to be an inclusive place to work and we are committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require with your recruitment contact.