Manager, Innovation

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Innovation to join our Global Business Services organization.Responsibilities:Partner with leadership to identify and analyze high-impact AI opportunities by conducting process and organizational analyses, synthesizing complex insights, and developing robust business cases to build the case for changeAct as a thought partner on the practical application of AI, bringing new ideas to shape our transformation roadmap and contributing strategic thinking to the broader GBS AI adoption strategyLead the execution of approved AI initiatives, overseeing the delivery lifecycle from detailed scoping, resource and stakeholder mobilization, and build/test through to full-scale deployment; build and manage robust project plans, lead requirements gathering, and document current and future-state delivery models to ensure complex, large-scale AI solutions are delivered on-time, in-scope, and to the highest quality standardServe as a trusted advisor and crucial liaison between internal business stakeholders and technical development teams, proactively managing expectations and navigating complex organizational dynamics to ensure alignmentDrive program governance by creating and presenting clear status reports and executive-level updates to keep leadership appraised of progress, risks, and key decisions, while also developing compelling case studies to articulate business impactMobilize, provide clear direction and effectively work with diverse, global project teams comprised of solution architects, business analysts, technical developers and functional experts fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that produces high-quality work productAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience in program management, business transformation, management consulting, or a technology-focused project delivery role; demonstrated experience contributing to the identification and analysis of business opportunities, as well as leading multiple project workstreams or engagements to completionBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is requiredDirect experience working within a Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, or Corporate Services environment, with exposure to common functions like Finance, HR, or Marketing is preferredSolid understanding of service delivery models and the evolving integration of digital and human labor; proven ability to leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities to introduce AI into project execution and team workflows; strong working knowledge of the current AI landscape, particularly Agentic AI and large-scale Generative AI solutions is preferredExcellent problem-solving skills with ability to work in a high-pressure, remote/distributed team environment and react quickly to problems and issues for multiple projects, with ability to apply critical thinking to each situationExperience working effectively on a global team, collaborating with colleagues across different cultures and time zones along with prior consulting experience in a client-facing or internal advisory role are preferred;

Created: 2026-04-04