Looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (C2) to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream programmes across the Microsoft technology portfolio

Role Overview

Looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (C2) to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream programmes across the Microsoft technology portfolio. You will be responsible for shaping delivery approaches, establishing robust governance, and driving predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and benefits.

The Senior Project Manager is a core member of KPMG customer delivery, accountable for planning and mobilisation, stakeholder management, RAID and dependency control, and the day-to-day leadership of blended onshore and offshore teams. You will work closely with programme leadership, solution and engineering leads, and client stakeholders to translate objectives into actionable plans and high-quality deliverables.

This role is an important element of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ delivery capability. You will be supported with a combination of on-the-job learning and structured development, working with senior colleagues to deepen your delivery, commercial, and leadership skills. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Main Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

Shapes project delivery to support strategic projects and organisational priorities.

Frames project‑level decisions and trade‑offs for programme and governance stakeholders.

Defines and monitors project KPIs that support programme‑level success and transformation.

Develops adaptive project plans that respond to programme shifts and external dependencies.

Defines milestone structures that support programme governance and stakeholder confidence.

Anticipates reporting needs and crafts project insights for senior stakeholders.

Synthesises project data into insights that inform programme‑level decisions.

Provides scenario modelling and trend interpretation to guide projects and portfolio decisions.

Leads strategic stakeholder engagement across projects and contributes to programme dialogue.

Influences resource allocation across projects and supports programme‑level prioritisation.

Oversees financial health of multiple projects and supports programme investment decisions.

Drives adoption of best practices and supports continuous improvement across projects.

Leads performance reviews and drives root‑cause resolution across projects.

Ensures project benefits align with programme strategy and are sustained post‑transition.

Provides oversight across projects to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Mentors project managers and leads complex delivery teams across multiple workstreams.

Provides strategic oversight of deliverable quality and alignment with programme outcomes.

Shapes delivery models and contributes to strategic pre‑sales planning and client engagement.

Provide on-site support as required by company or client

Practice Responsibilities

Promotes the Values of our company

Always represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner

Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training

Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by senior members

Willing to travel abroad when required

Within your role, you have the responsibility of protecting all information that is shared with you in the course of your association with KPMG (including information provided by clients) in line with the requirements of the Information Security Policy as stated within your contractual agreement. Policies are subject to regular review and change and hence the employee is obliged to remain updated accordingly.

Anticipates future delivery needs and shapes project approaches to support broader organisational direction.

Contributes to the enhancement of governance frameworks and drives consistent adoption across multiple projects.

Champions best practice adoption and mentors others in advanced delivery techniques across the practice.

Identifies systemic delivery challenges and leads initiatives to improve delivery methods across projects.

Provides oversight across multiple projects to ensure processes enable consistency, quality, and agility.

Refines KPI sets and supports the development of performance measurement frameworks across the practice.

Synthesises insights across projects and provides forward‑looking recommendations to practice leadership.

Leads cross‑project corrective action initiatives that address root causes and strengthen delivery capability.

Influences resource allocation across projects and contributes to capability planning within the practice.

Provides oversight of risk management across projects and drives proactive mitigation strategies.

Mentors project managers and leads complex delivery teams across multiple workstreams.

Shapes delivery models and contributes to strategic pre‑sales engagements and client discussions.

Uses performance insights to influence programme‑level decisions and practice‑wide improvements.

Provide on-site support as required by company or client

Always represent KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions in a professional and positive manner.

Performance manage and/or mentor junior members of the team

Leads adoption of best practices and contributes to continuous improvement of delivery methods across the practice.

Experience and Background

7–10+ years leading complex, multi‑workstream projects or multiple concurrent projects.

Extensive experience delivering high‑complexity, high‑visibility, or multi‑phase projects with significant organisational impact.

Demonstrated ability to refine governance approaches and ensure consistent adoption across multiple projects.

Experience leading large or distributed teams and influencing stakeholders across functions and departments.

Shapes project delivery to support programme and organisational strategy; anticipates future delivery needs.

Skilled in analysing performance trends, identifying root causes, and leading corrective action initiatives across projects.

Advanced capability in forecasting emerging risks, managing complex risk profiles, and driving proactive mitigation.

Experience overseeing financial performance across multiple projects and supporting programme‑level financial decisions.

Ensures project benefits align with programme strategy and are sustained post‑transition.

Advises on delivery models, risk profiles, and commercial considerations for complex engagements.

Deep domain expertise with the ability to influence delivery standards and project approaches across the practice.

Skills and Qualifications

A higher degree in business administration or a related field will be considered an asset.

Experienced in Agile project management, ideally with direct experience and knowledge of tools including Azure DevOps, Jira, VSTS, TFS, and of methodologies including Scrum and Kanban;

Ideally experience and specialism in ERP and / or CRM implementation projects, preferably utilising the Microsoft stack;

Able to produce high quality and professional presentations;

Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology and style;

Flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards;

Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion;

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing

Leads engagement with senior stakeholders and shapes project‑level governance discussions.

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

At KPMG MBS, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That’s why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. We’re a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, our clients, and our communities.

This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG MBS. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

#Bethechange and #makethechange. Join our talented, successful team and make the leap into the future.

Senior Project Manager

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