Job Description
KPMG ESG is a global cross-sector initiative that integrates our knowledge and experience regarding global issues such as environmental, social, governance performance and sustainability; economic and social development; climate change and decarbonization; and sustainable finance.
The Tech & Alliances team falls under the Global ESG Advisory umbrella, specifically to enable KPMG solutions and member firms to win implementation projects for ESG strategy execution. The Tech & Alliances team also focuses on developing and implementing a robust alliances strategy as well as supporting the development of KPMG-built tools to meet various member firm needs for ESG engagements.
The Tech & Alliances Product Manager will work closely with the ESG Solution streams and member firm senior stakeholders to uncover and evaluate new growth opportunities. They will guide initiatives through the development framework, assessing the commercial and market viability of new opportunities, and using design thinking and product principles to shape, validate, and define high-value concepts.
This is a 12-month contract role, with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Be accountable for collaborating with the ESG Solution streams and member firm senior stakeholders to help uncover and evaluate new opportunities to drive growth.
- Lead initiatives through core stages of the development framework, including the assessment of commercial and market viability of new opportunities and harness design thinking and product principles to help identify, shape, validate and define high value concepts that drive growth or productivity.
- Facilitate project planning sessions to outline the objectives, scope, schedule, and resource allocation while ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Ownership of setting & reporting key initiative metrics.
- Be accountable for managing communications and fostering relationships with stakeholders across various levels of the organisation, including project teams, and senior leadership to ensure project objectives are understood and expectations are managed.
- Be accountable for timely escalation of risks & blockers. This includes concerns on market demands and product performance. Call out when there are concerns the strategy will not succeed and the firm needs to pivot
Your Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in leading complex program delivery across various technology platforms and solutions within a global or multinational business environment.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management, with the skill to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive leadership, technical teams, and member firm representatives.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, dealing with conflicting priorities and monitoring own workload in a timely and effective manner.
- Working experience in the development of products and solutions leverage Artificial Intelligence.
- Knowledge and/or working experience in an ESG or regulatory compliance role (nice to have)
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and an understanding how to present information at the appropriate level for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, fluid consulting situations and a highly pressured environment
- Professional presentation skills with impact, highly competent in presenting ideas clearly and convincingly to influence senior stakeholders and possessing personal presence, with the ability to earn trust and respect
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of different stakeholders
- Collaborative outlook and team player
Additional Information
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
