Senior Manager / Associate Director - Technology Strategy & Deals

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

The Consulting team is rapidly expanding, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant passionate about M&A, IT Due Diligence, and the intricacies of technology integration and separation (I&S) projects and work at a

Senior Manager

OR

Associate Director

capacity.

The opportunity :

Lead and deliver complex Technology Deals engagements, including IT Due Diligence from both buy and sell sides, plan and oversee the technology workstreams during integration and separation planning and execution.

Drive the growth and capability of the Technology Deals and I&S practice by improving existing methodologies, supporting business development, and optimising delivery processes.

Collaborate with senior leadership to refine and implement the broader Digital Consulting strategy, focusing on elevating Technology Advisory and Deals offerings.

Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering technical and professional growth within the team.

Leverage best-in-class global tools and frameworks to deliver insightful, client-centric outcomes.

Develop high-quality deliverables, including reports and client presentations, that provide actionable recommendations tailored to clients' strategic objectives.

Manage project budgets, timelines, and scope, ensuring consistently high standards and timely delivery across multiple concurrent engagements.

Day to day you will :

Lead teams to deliver one or more of our core service offerings.

Work closely with senior leaders to support the development of the Technology Deals practice – including capability build, business development and delivery optimisation.

Be an active and engaged member of the Technology Advisory team – building relationships within Digital Consulting, Deals Advisory and across KPMG.

Provide guidance and support to more junior team members – both technical and non-technical.

Apply your existing technical skills and experience to new challenges and experiences.

Leverage global tools, frameworks and resources to deliver customer outcomes.

Take a hands-on approach to developing project artefacts, running workshops or conducting interviews.

Write reports and prepare client presentations of a high quality, providing insights with a customer focus.

Manage delivery of technology projects / implementations, working with a mixture of onshore and offshore resources using both waterfall and Agile methodologies to support transaction outcomes and timelines.

Manage delivery of project budget, scope and timing.

Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of your work, expertise and judgement as well as innovative approaches.

Be comfortable working at pace with a high attention to detail across multiple projects at once.

What you'll bring to the team :

Extensive experience in Technology Deals and Integration & Separation within a consulting environment—ideally at a Senior Manager or Associate Director level—at a Big Four or similar firm.

Proven track record in leading IT Due Diligence engagements and managing the technology aspects of M&A deals, including post-deal integration and carve-out strategies.

Supporting experience and capability in other technology consulting areas (

e.g.developing

and implementing digital and IT strategy and operating models, technology sourcing, project delivery) a plus..

Strong background in delivery management, with hands-on experience running workshops, facilitating interviews, and managing cross-disciplinary teams.

A tertiary qualification in technology or business, plus relevant certifications (such as TOGAF or ITIL) are advantageous, but secondary to robust relevant experience.

Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through the creation of compelling client deliverables and presentations.

A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement in the consulting space.

Recruitment Agencies : The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

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We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you :

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm's environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.