Specialist Director, Transition and Lean Transformation

OverviewSpecialist Director, Transition and Lean Transformation at KPMG US. This role is part of the Managed Services practice within KPMG Advisory, focused on transition management and lean transformation initiatives for clients.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for management and execution of transition management and transition projectsProvide support for project governance, planning, risk and issue tracking, status reporting, and operational readiness; work directly with stakeholders from KPMG and Client teams to plan and deliver on Management and Transition projects, leveraging Management and Transition Playbooks and related materialsParticipate in the development and enhancement of new solutions by providing Management and Transition requirements, and review solution designs with the engineering team; participate in pre-sales and sales processes by providing input to proposal materialsOffer continuous improvement of Management and Transition processes; support process improvements and updates to Management and Transition frameworks and solution playbooks based on client experiencesResponsible for an AI-first and value-driven mindset to identify lean transformation opportunities to standardize, automate, and innovate during transitions (and beyond) to enhance efficiency and scalabilityN avigate ambiguity and drive strategic outcomes with hands-on executionAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG/'s respectful and courteous work environmentQualificationsMinimum eight years of recent experience in project implementation, project and program management, with domain knowledge in financial services, cyber and cloud-based SaaS preferredBachelor/'s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university; MBA or an advanced degree is preferredProject Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications are preferred; CAPM and/or progress toward PMP certificationBackground in a client-facing environment, as well as technology or digital experience with a Big Four or equivalent is preferredDemonstrated experience leading teams and managing large-scale transitions across geographies, with experience in a global matrixed environmentUnderstanding of shared services, managed services and outsourcing; exposure to digital transformation, automation, and analytics in BPO/KPO settings is preferredAbility to establish and maintain strong relationships and work effectively at all levelsAbility to travel as necessaryMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the futureSalary, Benefits and ComplianceKPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Salary ranges may be displayed for certain locations. Available benefits include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well-being benefits. Personal Time Off is provided per fiscal year, with firmwide breaks around year end and the July 4th holiday. For full details, see the Benefits & How We Work section of the KPMG US Careers site.Follow this link to view salary ranges by city outside of CA: Salary Range: $126,500 - $237,100KPMG LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require vaccine/testing for offices or client sites except where mandated by law or client requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21