Manager- Tech Transformation
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Job description
Technology Transformation Manager
Joining KPMG means joining a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. No one type of person succeeds at KPMG; a diverse business requires diverse personalities, characters and perspectives. There really is a place for you here.
The Role
You will work with KPMG colleagues, clients and with C Level client resources to:
o Bring a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues, demonstrating how technology can be used to address problems and realise opportunities
o Manage the development and delivery of IT operating models that enable clients to get the most from their technology organisation
o Develop digital and technology strategies alongside client teams
o Provide credible advice to clients on how to operate IT in the most effective manner
o Collaborate across our other Connected Technology capabilities to improve and transform IT services for our clients o Work with other teams across KPMG to provide support to clients as they undergo digital transformation
You will work within the Tech Strategy & Transformation capability group and with the wider KPMG firm to:
o Identify emerging trends in the market and develop products and services that KPMG can leverage within our client base
o Support the growth of our Tech Strategy & Transformation capability through developing and supporting our people
o Contribute to innovative thought leadership on technology topics including digital transformation, technology strategy, digital operating models and delivering more effective and efficient technology services
o Champion how Tech Strategy & Transformation can help our clients deliver more effectively and achieve their digital and technology ambitions
• You will work as part of an engagement team in a leading capacity to deliver high quality products and outcomes to our clients and identify further opportunities to support them for the wider KPMG firm.
We are seeking client-facing Managers to deliver our Connected Technology propositions on Digital and IT engagements to support KPMG's growth in this market.
Developing lasting client relationships, actively building a network and range of experience to help address senior client needs
• Providing compelling and well thought out solutions to problems of moderate complexity
The Person
o Open-minded: anticipates the viewpoint of others, listens and addresses concerns o Builds co-operative relationships and fosters an environment in which everyone's opinion is valued
o Provides on-going feedback, coaching and mentoring that supports individuals' development needs and career aspirations
o Proactively engages in cross-functional communications and sharing of information.
o Learns quickly, especially around the application of new technology
o A strategic thinker, able to see the bigger picture and join the dots in a complex landscape
o Is insightful in delivery; able to analyse areas of opportunity to identify a solution
Essential
o Digital experience in at least 2 of the below:
o Developing technology strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging digital and emerging technologies
o IT operating model design and implementation
o IT cost optimisation and efficiency
o Digital transformation at scale, such as Business Models, Culture change, User Experience and Business practices
o Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations
• Tenacious, passionate and thorough in approach and style; able to adjust communication styles from C level to junior level
• Self-sufficient, with leadership experience managing teams and delivering technology programmes / projects
Desirable
o Consulting experience with large organisations
o A passion for emerging technology and driving business value around Digital technology areas such as Platforms, Integration, Data, User Experience
o Experienced in new technology delivery and ways of working (for example Agile, DevOps)