Management Consultant

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies.

Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders. In order to deliver this, we must attract, develop and retain the very best people and create a workplace environment in which everyone is able to flourish. We are proud of our reputation for values-driven behaviour that guide our actions and defines what it means to work at and be part of KPMG. We believe in Integrity - We do what is right; Excellence - We never stop learning and improving; Courage - We think and act boldly; Together - We respect each other and draw strength from our differences; and For Better - We do what matters.

Digital Consulting combines technology consulting with deep technical experience across a range of technology, areas and services. Our advisors combine extensive knowledge of data and analytics, cyber security, software development, IT strategy and operating models to provide clients with a service that adds recognised value.

**The opportunity**:

- Our Digital Consulting team has an opportunity available at a **Manager/Senior Manager** level (Please note that KPMG offers a Senior Manager level between Manager and Associate Director level).
- This role will support our core technology consulting service offerings, including:

- M&A - IT Due Diligence and Integration/Separation: Undertaking IT due diligence from buy or sell side and supporting the technology elements of integration and separation planning.
- IT Strategy & Operating Model: Helping clients develop and implement IT and Digital Strategies, supporting roadmaps and operating models to support them, as well as maturity assessments and other supporting activity.
- IT Sourcing and Procurement: Supporting clients from requirements development, through market engagement and evaluation to due diligence and contracting.

**Day to day you will**:

- Lead teams to deliver one or more of our core service offerings.
- Support the development and delivery of the Digital Consulting strategy - in particular elements of Technology Advisory and Technology Deals.
- Be an active and engaged member of the Technology Advisory team - building relationships within Digital Consulting and across KPMG.
- Provide guidance and support to more junior team members - both technical and non-technical.
- Conduct research and leverage global tools, frameworks and resources to deliver customer outcomes.
- Take a hands-on approach to developing project artefacts, running workshops or conducting interviews.
- Write reports and prepare client presentations of a high quality, providing insights with a customer focus.
- Work with customers to understand, refine and document requirements - both as functional/non-functional and as user stories.
- Manage delivery of technology projects/implementations, working with a mixture of onshore and offshore resources using both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Manage delivery of project budget, scope and timing.
- Identify and manage implementation risks and issues as well as resolve conflict and address challenges in an implementation context.
- Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of your work, expertise and judgement as well as innovative approaches.
- Be comfortable working at pace with a high attention to detail across multiple projects at once.

**What you'll bring to our team**:

- Experience and interest in Technology Deals/M&A, including IT Due Diligence and ideally IT Integration/Separation planning (or equivalent).
- Expertise in developing Digital Strategies as well as experience in designing and implementing IT/Digital operating models to support digital initiatives.
- Previous delivery management experience gained in an implementation or consulting role.
- Experience in facilitation and running workshops and interviews.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in a technology or business field.
- Experience developing and costing projects and implementation approaches.
- Relevant Technology certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL) are preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to shape and develop client deliverables to a high standard.
- A positive and flexible attitude and an enthusiasm to embrace new challenges and growth opportunities to gain experience.

**Life at KPMG**

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

- — Access to the firm's annual incentive sch