Project Manager

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.

The Project Manager – Tax is responsible for all aspects of project management through an agile software development life cycle of a new and progressing software system being built to fundamentally disrupt the way business has been done in the past.  

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software and data platform projects supporting asset management tax.
• Collaborate closely with tax professionals, software engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to define requirements, project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, status reports, and communication plans.
• Ensure alignment of technical deliverables with business goals
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive continuous delivery and improvement.
• Coordinate testing and deployment efforts in collaboration with QA and DevOps teams.
• Identify and guide project risk factors and identify and resolve project issues; escalate issues as appropriate
• Serve as an advocate of project management principles and standards
• Manage internal and client-facing meetings by creating agendas with clear objectives/roles/time allocations, facilitating the call/meeting, taking notes of decisions and action items
• Oversee the project change control process

• 5-6 years of project management experience in software development or technology delivery.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines
• Background in a tax, accounting, or financial services environment is a strong asset.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, meeting facilitation, analytical, judgment and supervisory skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Asana).
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.

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

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 | For Better, we do what matters

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.