Senior Manager, Public Sector Solutions

At 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.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

KPMG’s Public Sector Practice helps government (e.g., federal, provincial and municipal) and broader public sector clients (e.g., higher education institutions) develop efficient and effective operations to support strategic business objectives. We help government anticipate disruption and reimagine the possible. Our shared purpose and passion help make an impact and improve the lives of citizens.

We support our clients in identifying, quantifying, prioritizing and delivering the changes required to align their operating models to their financial targets and strategic objectives. This approach helps deliver timely improvements in performance and visibility, and control for long-term operating impact.

We start with the big picture, before narrowing it to reflect our clients’ most pressing concerns, focusing on continuously streamlining operations to unlock value, delivering bottom-line improvements and enhancing quality and service levels.

We are seeking a Toronto-based Senior Manager to strengthen our Operations Advisory, Government practice. We are looking for talented professionals like you, with a proven record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional, meaningful client service

As a Senior Manager in our Operations Advisory practice, you will have overall responsibility to plan and manage client engagements, lead the day-to-day operation and execution of services and contribute to business development activities by:

• Being known as a trusted advisor and as a champion within the government / public sector
• Providing day-to-day guidance and actionable coaching to your team. You will manage, mentor and train junior team members, as well as provide support to other service lines within Management Consulting.
• Being responsible for overall engagement planning and delivery as well as managing engagement economics and risk processes.
• Managing the delivery of multiple and/or large-scale client projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of quality work which meets the client requirements and expectations.
• Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the development and submission of proposals and bid documents. Leading pursuits aligned to client issues.
• Leveraging your understanding of operations, finance and government to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and make informed recommendations.
• Working across various stakeholder groups up to senior and executive leadership to facilitate all phases of projects from inception to close.
• Motivating your team and creating a culture of inclusion.

• 10+ years of work experience in a comparable capacity within government, with government, management consulting or some combination of these three areas.
• 3+ years working in a leadership capacity within a professional services or consulting firm. Proven project management success with a strong track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects.
• A university degree in business, management, operations or MBA or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Comfortable working at both the conceptual and the hands-on level with big picture thinking and growth-oriented leadership skills.
• A highly strategic individual with an advanced analytical skillset. In particular, demonstrated experience working with data, inferring insights from data and briefing senior leaders on insights and recommendations
• The ability to think creatively, holistically and to problem-solve.
• The drive to work closely within a collaborative environment to lead your team to success and manage project deliverables.
• Strong at cultivating relationships at mid-levels – Managers, Senior Managers and Directors.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.