Strategic Tax Project Manager

KPMG LLP; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Manager to join our Business Tax Services practice in Morristown, NJ. You will lead engagement teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure adherence to firm project management standards.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree, CPA/JD/LLM/EA credentials, and a track record of delivering complex engagements in a fast-paced environment. Strong MS Office skills and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA/JD/LLM/EA or approved credential preferred
• PMP certification is a plus; advanced degree or related license desired
• Strong proficiency with MS Office; SharePoint/Project experience valued
• Experience leading complex engagements in professional services environment
• Willingness to travel, typically under 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement teams and stakeholders through complex engagements.
• Adhere to project management processes and reporting requirements.
• Create project charters, execution plans, and delivery communications.
• Identify risks and issues; escalate as needed.
• Manage internal and client meetings with clear objectives and action items.
• Oversee the project change control process.

Skills

Project management

Business modeling

Management consulting

Organizational development

Process improvement

Tax

Strategy and operations

PMP certification

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Presentation skills

Meeting facilitation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/JD/LLM/EA (approved credential)

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

KPMG is seeking a Manager to join our Business Tax Services practice in Morristown, NJ. You will lead engagement teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure adherence to firm project management standards.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree, CPA/JD/LLM/EA credentials, and a track record of delivering complex engagements in a fast-paced environment. Strong MS Office skills and travel readiness are essential.