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Lead Specialist, Delivery Management

at KPMG

Mid LevelVisa sponsorship availableProduct/Project Manager

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City: Los Angeles
Country: United States

**Lead Specialist, Delivery Management** KPMG's Advisory practice needs a ** Incumbent to lead our Managed Services delivery management team. The role involves **managing and developing a cohort of analysts as their **Performance Management Leader (PML)**, and driving **professional development (PD)**. **Applicants must have **proven experience in **delivery management roles, with a solid track record in **team leadership and performance management. **Strong proficiency in **Project Management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and **Agile methodologies is required. The **ideal candidate will possess **excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in KPMG's **collaborative, team-driven culture. This is an **experienced-level role** offering **opportunities for career advancement in KPMG's dynamic Advisory practice.

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist in Managed Services to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

Lead a cohort of analysts, acting as their Performance Management Leader (PML), and manage ongoing performance and formal review processes
Oversee the Professional Development (PD) process, setting performance objectives and standards within the Operations Capability Centre (OCC)
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to Analysts, regularly reviewing dashboards for necessary follow-up
Participate actively in recruiting and onboarding analysts, supporting engagement mobilization, and training
Drive and share best practices in AI, automation, and innovation across engagements, and lead key MS OCC programs like Lakehouse Day and Community Impact Day
Champion organizational change and ensure implementation of KPMG HR policies, leading capability programs, and supporting OCC-wide activities
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of recent experience supervising or managing delivery teams is required; project management experience is desirable
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five years of experience supporting client engagements in an operational and/or delivery capacity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and more)
Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas quickly and effectively through written narratives and diagrams; adaptable and strong collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully in a target driven operational environment
Adaptable and strong collaboration skills with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Applicants 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)

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