Senior Consultant / Manager, Systems Strategy & Data Governance, Finance Transformation

KPMG China; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG China is seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager for Systems Strategy & Data Governance in Hong Kong. The role involves advising clients on aligning their systems landscape with business goals and establishing data governance. Responsibilities include leading engagements, defining enterprise architecture, designing data governance frameworks, and facilitating workshops with stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years experience in management consulting or IT strategy is essential. Proficiency in English and Cantonese/Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in management consulting, IT strategy, or data governance.
• Prior experience in a Big Four or top-tier consulting firm preferred.
• Experience in delivering IT/systems strategy or data governance engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to assess current-state IT landscapes.
• Define enterprise architecture principles and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops with business and IT stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture concepts (e.g. TOGAF)

Data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Informatica)

Enterprise platform domain (ERP, CRM, SCM)

Strategic analyses and business cases

Facilitation and client-facing skills

AI/analytics strategy and data platform advisory

Job description

Service Line Overview

We are seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager, Systems Strategy & Data Governance to join our System Advisory practice within the Transformation Team. This role sits at the intersection of management consulting and enterprise technology, advising clients on how to align their systems landscape with strategic business objectives and establish robust data governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to assess current-state IT landscapes, identify capability gaps, and develop future-state systems strategies aligned with business goals
• Define enterprise architecture principles, technology investment priorities, and digital transformation roadmaps
• Facilitate the preparation of C‑suite and senior stakeholders advisory on system rationalisation, cloud migration strategies, and platform consolidation decisions
• Conduct market and vendor assessments to support technology selection and sourcing strategy
• Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership models, data stewardship programmes, and policy structures
• Develop data quality management strategies and establish metrics/KPIs for ongoing data health monitoring
• Support clients in building data catalogues, master data management (MDM) strategies, and lineage documentation
• Advise on regulatory and compliance considerations impacting data management (e.g. PDPO, GDPR, industry‑specific requirements)
• Manage project workstreams and cross‑functional teams; prepare executive‑level deliverables including strategy decks, business cases, and governance charters
• Facilitate workshops and structured interviews with business and IT stakeholders to elicit requirements and align on strategic direction
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal writing, client relationship management, and practice development

Experience & Background

• 5–10 years of experience in management consulting, IT strategy advisory, or data governance related field; prior Big Four or top‑tier consulting firm experience is preferred, while other technology experience will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience in delivering IT/systems strategy or data governance engagements for enterprise clients
• Exposure to large‑scale digital transformation programmes or ERP/enterprise system implementations in an advisory capacity

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts (e.g. TOGAF or equivalent frameworks)
• Familiarity with data governance tools and practices (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of at least one major enterprise platform domain (ERP, CRM, SCM, or similar)
• Proficiency in structuring strategic analyses, business cases, and executive presentations
• Strong facilitation, written communication, and client‑facing skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin preferred for Hong Kong‑based role)
• Experience with AI/analytics strategy and data platform advisory (cloud data warehouses, BI strategy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

KPMG China is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We create an inclusive, diverse, and agile environment where all employees can thrive.