Manager, People & Change

KPMG•Ottawa, ON

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. 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 Ottawa 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 and change, 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.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in Change Management, HR/Workforce transformation, organizational design, or people-related consulting work
Experience working on transformation or project-based environments, ideally within consulting or large complex organizations
Strong project management capabilities with experience managing workstreams and delivering against deadlines
Demonstrated ability to develop client-ready materials and communicate insights clearly
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships
Exposure to Change Management, Workforce / HR transformation or organizational design engagements
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within teams
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and facilitation skills
Undergraduate degree in business, human resources, behavioral sciences, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CHRL/CHRP, PMP, Prosci) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of client engagements, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned to client expectations
Lead workstreams across transformation programs, including Change Management, Workforce / HR transformation and organizational design initiatives
Manage day-to-day project execution, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and risks
Work collaboratively with senior leaders to deliver project milestones on time and on budget
Coach and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Develop client-ready deliverables, including presentations, reports, and transformation roadmaps
Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and delivery excellence
Identify opportunities to enhance client impact and support business development efforts through proposal development and market research
Contribute to internal practice initiatives such as knowledge development, recruiting, and team growth
Support the design and implementation of people-focused transformation solutions, including change management strategies and organizational effectiveness initiatives