Senior Manager, People & Change

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our People & Change team in Vancouver is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

KPMG's People & Change Advisory Practice transforms organizations by changing the way people lead, manage and develop. In an age of constant disruption, game-changing trends, and perpetual transformation we help our clients drive business value and achieve strategic goals through the optimization of their people and organizational agenda. We help CHROs make their function future ready.

Our practitioners deliver strategic and operational consulting services related to organizational effectiveness, human resource planning and transformation. From developing talent strategies to optimizing and reshaping both the workforce and HR function, our knowledgeable advice enables improved performance from our clients' people and their organizations.

We are looking for Senior Manager /Director to strengthen our Management Consulting practice. We are looking for a motivated professional like you to join our dynamic team.If you have a background in Workforce and HR, or Organizational Design and efficiency with in transformational projects, this may be the opportunity for you!

What you will do
As a Senior Manager /Director in our People & Change practice, you will have overall responsibility to plan and manage client engagements, lead the day-to-day operation and execution of services and contribute to business development activities by:

• Motivating your team and creating a culture of inclusion. Providing day-to-day guidance and actionable coaching to your team. You will manage, mentor and train junior team members, as well as provide support to other service lines within Management Consulting.
• Being responsible for overall engagement planning and delivery as well as managing engagement economics using available reports and data.
• Managing the delivery of multiple and/or large-scale client projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of quality work which meets the client requirements and expectations.
• Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the development and submission of proposals and bid documents. Leading pursuits aligned to client issues.
• Support in managing business operations such as resource allocation, team planning, succession planning, and practice strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in the Vancouver market to drive business growth.
• Being known as a trusted advisor and as a champion within your sector/service.
• Supporting our clients in the planning and delivery of people focused on Workforce / HR transformation or organizational design programs , identifying opportunities to best meet their needs and building enduring relationships with their teams.
• Providing a mix of advisory and hands-on implementation services including development, coordination, and execution of engagements with a Workforce / HR Transformation or organizational design lens.
• Working with our clients and teams to develop artifacts and action plans.

What you bring to the role

• Over 10 years of experience in HR transformation, or organizational design , ideally with consulting , transformational or project-based roles and experience.
• Proven success in project management, delivering projects on time , on-budget, and specifications, with expertise in stakeholder and risk management.
• Strong client-facing skills with a focus on relationship management and business development.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships in the Vancouver market with key clients.
• Consulting experience in human resources transformation and organizational design .
• Excellent knowledge of project management and facilitation techniques.
• Broad business management experience in consulting or corporate environments.
• University degree in business management, behavioral sciences, or related fields; M.A./M.B.A. in management, human resource management or relevant qualifications .
• At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountability required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote themselves to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $179,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies , and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.