Senior Manager, KBS

KPMG

23h•$104,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. KPMG’s Business School (KBS) Audit is committed to building the Audit professionals’ knowledge and skills to maintain and uphold audit quality in client work. Towards this end, KBS supports their professional development through development and delivery of high quality, interactive training. The Senior Manager leads staff members and collaborates with stakeholders and clients to analyze learning needs, recommend learning solutions, implement the appropriate delivery systems and evaluate and measure for learning effectiveness. In addition, they assist in organizing, leading and managing the effective execution of multiple projects, including complex strategic projects. Effective execution means consistently completing simple and complex projects on-time and on-budget. The Senior Manager also develops and maintains ongoing relationships with clients, project team members and external vendors.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience managing national projects in a complex business environment
At least 5 years of exposure to learning projects, demonstrating knowledge of learning principles and evaluation of learning outcomes
Demonstrated project management experience on large-scale solutions
Demonstrated experience in learning evaluation and assessment
Experience in consulting and managing challenging SMEs
Demonstrated experience in leading projects that involved working with multiple stakeholders
2-3 years' experience in evaluation and measurement
Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Emphasizes and builds the value of service offered to the client
Takes pride in being recognized as knowledgeable and experienced in own field
Prioritizes issues by using clear project management principles
Creative software expertise with an awareness of industry tools and techniques
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects on-time and on-budget
Knowledge of Success Factors
Proficiency in English at a business level is required.
This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support KPMG employees nationally and will be required to communicate with English-speaking colleagues. This individual will be required to create documentation and share guidance to those in English-speaking provinces.

Nice To Haves

Adult Education certificate or training in project management and instructional design a definite asset

Responsibilities

Proactively consult with business units to achieve organizational objectives.
Consult and collaborate with client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to analyze and define learning objectives and learning requirements
Collaborate with client teams to deliver high quality learning in a variety of formats (eLearning, classroom training, self-study)
Meet course development milestones, ensure delivery of quality learning solutions that meet established learning objectives
As project leader, and as the situation warrants, engages client in performance conversations using performance map and interview methodology
Oversees all planning activities including scope and budget planning, work activity definition, sequencing and duration estimating, schedule development, resource planning, risk identification, cost estimating and project plan development
Manages the effective execution of projects by:
Managing the project's day-to-day activities
Leading project meetings
Following up with project team members (including track leaders in complex projects) to ensure key milestones are met
Coordinates the set-up of all training in the LMS
Develops and executes communication plan
Maintaining the necessary project documentation and records
Proactively resolving project issues
Exercising judgment in escalating issues as appropriate
Manages the project budget including reviewing invoices to ensure costs are within scope and budget
Participates in the thinking and execution of an evaluation and measurement strategy
Manages the implementation of evaluation and measurement tools
Organizes the work of key team members and stakeholders and coordinates with multiple stakeholders to produce deliverables on schedule and within budget in alignment with quality standards
Contributes to strategic goals of the learning team by ensuring connection of deliverables to business outcomes, using sound measurement tools and analyses
Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring operational efficiency and driving long-term success through ongoing process optimization, innovation and adaptability