Manager, State & Local Advisory – IT Implementation & Delivery (Sacramento)

KPMG LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks a Manager in State & Local Advisory to lead complex public sector IT engagements in the Sacramento area. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive delivery milestones for government clients.

The role requires strong experience in agile workflows, leadership of multi-agency projects, and a deep understanding of California government operations. Domestic travel may be required, and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five+ years in PM/delivery/technical leadership with lead capacity.
• Must reside in Sacramento region or relocate for on-site impact.
• Strong knowledge of CA government operations and public sector IT implementations.
• Experience leading agile/product workflows and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, client-facing public sector IT workstreams with IT system alignment and agile/product workflows.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver client service and project/financial management.
• Present milestones to senior decision-makers and build trust with state officials across agencies.
• Drive development of thought leadership, tools, resources and training.
• Contribute to methodologies and intellectual capital through articles and guides.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and assisting with proposals.

Skills

Project management

Delivery leadership

Public sector IT

Agile workflows

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager in State & Local Advisory for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities :

• Lead complex, client-facing public sector IT workstreams, bringing deep expertise in overseeing IT system alignments, agile/product workflows, transformational engagements and technical delivery
• Manage cross functional teams to deliver excellent client service, including stakeholder management, meeting and workshop facilitation, deliverable creation and project and financial management. Act as a resilient local leader who drives project milestones, navigates complex stakeholder dynamics, and ensures cohesive delivery
• Present technical milestones and project updates to senior decision-makers; utilize exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust with state officials across complex, multi-agency stakeholder landscapes
• Drive the creation and advancement of thought leadership, internal and external tools and resources and training
• Contribute to the development and evolution of methodologies and intellectual capital including articles, whitepapers and methodology guides
• Participate in business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal responses and client outreach

Qualifications :

• Minimum five years of recent relevant work experience related to one or more of the following areas: project management, delivery, or technical leadership with at least three years of experience serving in a lead capacity
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required
• Must reside in the Sacramento region (or be willing to relocate) to provide immediate, on-site, billable impact on the State of California account.
• Strong, demonstrated acumen in State of California government operations and deep expertise in managing complex public sector IT implementations.
• Proven experience leading agile/product workflows, driving cohesive delivery, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior work managing a portfolio of activities within a project or team, including setting priorities, balancing competing deadlines and lead conversations and create stakeholder engagement with clients and colleagues across an organizational hierarchy
• Travel as necessary
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)