Minimum eight years of experience in leading enterprise events or large-scale meetings.
Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
Proven track record in delivering large-scale, high-visibility events with senior stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communication skills for engaging senior leaders.
Deep understanding of event production and premium client experiences.
Proficiency with project and event management tools.
Ability to travel up to 30% and work outside standard hours.
Responsibilities
Lead project management for complex, high-profile events from planning to post-event evaluation.
Develop integrated project plans aligning multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Orchestrate cross-functional teams to manage timelines, risks, and project momentum.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to clarify objectives and manage expectations.
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring alignment with budget and timeline.
Oversee external partners and vendors, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Continuously improve project management practices and operational efficiency.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Managing Director, Data Product Leader to join our Events and Meetings organization.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead project manager for the firm's most complex, high-profile events, translating strategic objectives into comprehensive plans that define scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, roles, dependencies, and success measures; manage the full event lifecycle from initial planning and design through production, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation ensuring seamless delivery and a consistently high-quality, brand-aligned experience
Develop and manage integrated project plans and workback schedules that align multiple workstreams, stakeholders, vendors, and decision points into a cohesive delivery roadmap; establish project management frameworks, meeting cadences, reporting structures, escalation paths, and governance processes to ensure execution excellence
Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives with an execution-first mindset by orchestrating cross-functional teams (Corporate Affairs, Brand, Marketing, Security, Legal/Risk) to actively manage timelines, dependencies, risks, and forward momentum
Partner closely with senior stakeholders, including the Office of the Chair, to clarify objectives, advise on execution considerations, communicate project statuses, manage expectations, and ensure readiness at each stage of delivery
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating material decisions when appropriate and driving practical solutions that protect the event strategy, attendee experience, budget, and timeline; develop, manage, forecast, and reconcile complex event budgets, maintaining financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with approved scope and priorities
Oversee external partners, agencies, production teams, venues, and vendors, ensuring contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and service standards are met; evaluate vendor performance, resource utilization, and project outcomes to continuously improve delivery effectiveness
Apply established delivery frameworks, tools, and processes while identifying opportunities to improve project-management practices, operational efficiency, cross-functional coordination, and the overall event experience; contribute to the continued evolution of Events & Meetings as a strategic partner by sharing insights, documenting lessons learned, and recommending scalable improvements across complex programs; operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, demonstrating accountability, adaptability, discretion, and leadership through influence
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
Minimum eight years of recent experience in leading enterprise events, or large-scale meetings and conference programs
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
Demonstrated success leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-visibility events involving senior stakeholders, multiple workstreams, significant budgets, external vendors, and complex operational requirements
Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, translate strategic objectives into clear execution plans, and lead cross-functional teams and external partners through influence
Deep understanding of event production, high-touch service, and premium executive or client experiences; proficiency with relevant project and event management tools
Ability to travel up to 30% and work outside standard business hours when required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4638_9_26 California Salary Range: $118000 - $227000
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
