Project Manager , Global Learning & Development

KPMG

$74K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • 3-4 years of learning project management or project coordination experience
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in a complex international or diverse cross-cultural environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end project management with a focus on quality assurance
  • Manage a portfolio of projects, collaborating with project leads to understand requirements
  • Develop detailed project schedules in Clarizen for complex projects
  • Provide project management advice based on a comprehensive understanding of business risks
  • Assist the Lead Project Manager in ensuring compliance with project management methodologies
  • Facilitate regular project meetings and update project plans accordingly
  • Challenge initial project plans and communicate to ensure milestone attainment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
  • Support for employee well-being and personal development
  • Collaboration in a values-driven environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning at KPMG
Full Job Description
Overview

The Project Manager reports to the Project and Resource Lead and is responsible for managing a portfolio of assigned projects for Global Learning & Development. Projects will range in size from simple projects with a single deliverable to complex projects with many deliverables and dependencies. This role is responsible for scheduling the project, ensuring it adheres to our agreed development processes, project management standards, time and budget requirements and that quality assurance processes are incorporated into the project plan.

What you will do

  • Conducts end-to-end project management, applying consistent project management standards and quality assurance
  • Manages a portfolio of projects for Global Learning and Development working closely with leads for specific projects to gain a deep understanding of project requirements and constraints.
  • Develops detailed project schedules in Clarizen for complex projects including interdependencies
  • Provides advice and counsel on project management approaches for specific projects based on a broad understanding of the business, service and resource capacity risks and impacts
  • Works closely with the Lead Project Manager to understand and ensure compliance with KPMG's Project Management methodologies, standards and practices
  • Carries out activities as required to support the Project Lead and keep the project on track, including:
    • Challenging the Project Lead on the appropriateness of initial project plans
    • Communicating with relevant team members as appropriate, to ensure milestones are met
  • Establishes and holds regular project meetings for assigned specific projects, documenting outcomes and updates project plans as required.

What you bring to the role

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent qualification would be desirable
  • 3 -4 years of previous learning project management/project coordination experience
  • Collaborative, with the ability to establish and build strong, professional relationships
  • Experience working in a complex international or diverse cross-cultural environment
  • Strong organization skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deliverables
  • Advanced MS Office and SharePoint skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate clear, compelling idea
  • Confident in working in an ambiguous, constantly changing environment and prepared to be responsive and flexible.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $100,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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