Project, Programme and Portfolio Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom
Birmingham
2 months ago
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Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence Manager - MPA

Base Location:We would look at London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds plus network of 20offices nationally.

Who are we?

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

The Major Projects Advisory (MPA) practice sits in Customer, Operations, and Infrastructure (CO&I): one of seven super service lines across KPMG's Advisory business. Operating from all over the UK we do work those matters, serving the Country with diligence and expertise.

"PACE" (Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence) is part of KPMG's Major Projects Advisory team - a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients' delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener, and better. As a recognised market leader, we are proud to partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in several market sectors, namely:

Government Healthcare Defence Middle East Water Energy Transport Financial Services Retail


Why join KPMG as a Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence Manager?
You will be getting hands on exposure with some of the most exciting and largest public sector programmes across the UK.The PACE team is one of the fastest growing areas of KPMG meaning you will be joining at a time of real significance.We boast a very friendly and collaborative team culture.You're working with a huge variety of different teams and subject matter specialist across the infrastructure landscape.
What will you be doing?
Managing the delivery of client-facing work within specialist areas, ensuring new processes and tools are designed with a strong human /end user focus - this includes producing high-quality outputs with serious attention to detailDesigning and Mobilising Major Projects/ProgrammesLooking after financial aspects of an engagement - ensuring we keep clients informed of costs and time incurred, in addition to raising invoices and recovering feesBusiness development - identifying potential opportunities for new assignments and assisting with bids
What will you need to do it?
Experience working within a Project Delivery function within major Infrastructure programmes or experience in a project-based role in a Consulting firm.Candidates with 5+ years' experience - primarily built around the development and delivery of major Projects/Programmes. This could be as a consultant/advisor or working in Industry/Government. In-depth experience of applying Project, Programme, Portfolio management (P3M) methodology - and a passion for the discipline.Experience in any of our key sectorsA foundation of excellent academics and good career progression to date Strong analytical and problem-solving skills An ability to build and maintain great relationships and a desire to network across our firm Confident communication and presentation skills
Skills we'd love to see / amazing extras:
A good spread of experience using different software/applications ( Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Oracle P6, Slack, Clarizen)Relevant professional certification - APM PMQ/PPQ; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2Expertise or sectoral knowledge of infrastructure asset managementExpertise in Project, Programme and Portfolio ControlsExperience of digital transformation and technology in infrastructure programmes, including application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Experience of capital planning or capital portfolio managementKnowledge of process and value stream efficiency and optimisation
To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Project/programme/portfolio professionals across the country but our core hubs for this role are:
London - Canary WharfManchesterBirminghamLeedsWith 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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