Project Manager, Advisory Learning & Development

KPMG

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of recent progressive business experience, with three years focused on project management.
  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in business, project management, or related field preferred; PMP certification is preferred.
  • Track record of successfully leading complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
  • Proficiency with project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, and AI tools like Copilot.
  • Willingness to travel for learning events 1-3 times a year.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the execution of learning and development programs and initiatives.
  • Develop understanding of L&D processes to improve efficiencies and client service.
  • Direct a team in executing training programs, both digital and local.
  • Translate ambiguity into actionable project steps to drive progress.
  • Establish overall project plans including communication strategies and project charters.
  • Organize project assets and key information logically for team accessibility.
  • Drive project execution, manage change, and ensure ongoing stakeholder alignment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plans with employer matching.
  • Robust personal well-being benefits.
  • Generous Personal Time Off and holiday breaks.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our Advisory L&D Learning Project Management team.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the initiation, planning, and execution of learning and development programs and initiatives, including live multi-day training events and virtual learning programs
  • Develop understanding of L&D processes, tools, and clients to effectively connect the dots, foster clear communication, and identify opportunities for improvement; proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, gain efficiencies, and better serve client needs
  • Direct a team of onshore and offshore resources in the execution of digital and local office training programs
  • Translate ambiguity and competing priorities into actionable next steps to drive projects forward
  • Establish overall project plans, inclusive of communication plan, project charter and RACI, and ensure overall scope and objectives are agreed to by the project team and appropriate leadership
  • Organize project assets, communications, and key information in a logical, accessible structure that enables project team members and stakeholders to quickly find, understand, and act on relevant information
  • Drive project execution, track status of all project components, manage change, and ensure ongoing stakeholder alignment, as well as anticipate and highlight risks/issues and remediation strategies through the active management of project status reports
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum five years of recent progressive business experience with at least three years focused on project management
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in business, project management, management, engineering, information technology, or a related field preferred; PMP certification preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget, and excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others; excellent relationship management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, data visualization, change management, and stakeholder management
  • Proficiency with industry standard tools and platforms such as MS project, Smartsheet, Clarizen, Copilot, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; experience using AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, Copilot to bring efficiencies to day-to-day work; ability to learn new AI tools and evolve strategies with new technologies, and knowledge of project management principles including scope management, schedule management, budgeting, forecasting and resource management
  • Willing to travel to learning events 1-3 times each year and collaborate in local office as needed
  • 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)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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