Learning Project Manager , Global Learning & Development

KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The mandate of Global L&D is to develop and execute a global learning strategy in partnership with both global and member firm leadership that builds the capabilities needed to achieve KPMG's business strategies and priority annual business goals.

Global L&D works closely with the business to identify/design/curate, develop, coordinate and deliver high quality, efficient and effective learning and performance support solutions directly aligned to KPMG's needs and requirements.
Global L&D is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the L&D strategies for:
- Global Audit, Global Tax and Legal, and Global Advisory
- Global strategic cross-functional opportunities

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.

• 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.
• 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
• Ensures transparency and accountability by supporting management reporting.
• Develops detailed project schedules in Clarizen for complex projects including interdependencies
• Works closely with the Lead Project Manager to understand and ensure compliance with KPMG's Project Management methodologies, standards and practices
• Other duties as required

• Post Secondary Degree
• Experience working on Learning projects/solutions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent qualification would be desirable
• Project management/ Project coordination experience 
• Experience working in a complex international or diverse cross-cultural environment ideally gained in a professional services firm
• ­Collaborative and with the ability to establish and build strong, professional relationships both internally and externally
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deliverables
• ­Strong technical skills in MS Office and SharePoint and experience working with Project Management software
• ­Strong communication and presentation skills

Keys to your success

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