About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Major Projects Advisory – Manager (PACE)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Base Location:</strong> We would look at London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds plus network of 20<strong> </strong>offices nationally</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Who are we?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Major Projects Advisory (MPA) practice sits in Customer, Operations, and Infrastructure (CO&I): one of seven super service lines across KPMG’s Advisory business. Operating from all over the UK we do work those matters, serving the Country with diligence and expertise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">“PACE” (Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence) is part of KPMG’s Major Projects Advisory team – a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients’ delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener, and better. As a recognised market leader, we are proud to partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in several sectors, namely:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Energy</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Defence</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Water</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">O&G</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Retail</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Transport</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Financial Services</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Government</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why join KPMG and Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will be getting hands on exposure with some of the most exciting and largest public sector programmes across the UK.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The PACE team is one of the fastest growing areas of KPMG meaning you will be joining at a time of real significance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Working with senior stakeholders involved in the capital delivery strategy of huge organisations and programmes, above the operational side of project delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We boast a very friendly and collaborative team culture made up of a great mixture of industry experts. You’ll be working with a huge variety of different teams and subject matter specialist across the infrastructure landscape.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Managing the delivery of client-facing work within specialist areas, ensuring new processes and tools are designed with a strong human /end user focus – this includes producing high-quality outputs with serious attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Designing and Mobilising Major Projects/Programmes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Looking after financial aspects of an engagement - ensuring we keep clients informed of costs and time incurred, in addition to raising invoices and recovering fees</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsibility to follow internal processes to ensure compliance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Business development - identifying potential opportunities for new assignments and assisting with bids</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What will you need to do it?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working within a Project Delivery function within major infrastructure programmes or experience in a project-based role in a consulting firm.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Very strong experience in industry, willing to move into the consultancy world; OR, experience in project based roles consulting firm (either Big 4 or major engineering consultancies), after having spent some time in industry.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates experience is primarily built around the development and delivery of major Projects/Programmes. This could be as a consultant/advisor or working in Industry/Government. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In-depth experience of applying Project, Programme, Portfolio management (P3M) methodology – and a passion for the discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A foundation of excellent academics and good career progression to date. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An ability to build and maintain great relationships and a desire to network across our firm.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Confident communication and presentation skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Skills we’d love to see / amazing extras:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A good spread of experience using different software/applications (e.g. Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Oracle P6, Slack, Clarizen)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Relevant professional certification – e.g. APM ChPP/PMQ/PPQ; MoP; MSP; MoR</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Expertise or sectoral knowledge of infrastructure asset management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Expertise in Project, Programme and Portfolio Controls</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience of digital transformation and technology in infrastructure programmes, including application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience of capital planning or capital portfolio management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of process and value stream efficiency and optimisation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Organisational readiness and effectiveness</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Our Locations:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are open to talk to Project/programme/portfolio professionals across the country but our core hubs for this role are:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">London - Canary Wharf</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manchester</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Birmingham</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leeds</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Locations: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are open to talk to Project/programme/portfolio professionals across the country but our core hubs for this role are: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Birmingham</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leeds</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">London Canary Wharf</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manchester</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Find out more:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deal Advisory at KPMG: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/deal-advisory.html">https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/deal-advisory.html</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ESG at KPMG: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/our-esg-journey/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/our-esg-journey/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">About our firm: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive%20/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive /</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/</a> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applying to KPMG: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tips for interview: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KPMG values: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KPMG Competencies: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/</a> </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KPMG Locations and FAQ: <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals">www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals</a> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p>