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KPMG is currently seeking a Associate Director, Program & Project Execution to join our Data Strategy & Operations organization.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to function as a project and/or program manager with overall responsibility for the successful planning, tracking and execution of multiple, simultaneous, medium to large complexity data & analytic projects
• Manage cross project dependencies, risks and issues; Remove barriers for project teams, resolve minor project issues and escalate when required
• Establish, manage, and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams as well as positive and collaborative relationships with leadership; Proactively participate in the evolution of improving delivery of solutions to business clients
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of both internal and external customer business and work collaboratively to successfully deliver value; Act as point of escalation on projects and for project managers when managing programs to raise awareness and help resolve issues
• Incorporate industry best practices, conduct internal and external benchmarking and implement standards, key measures and metrics, Drive adoption and excellence in Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and practices
• Integrate new team members; Conduct necessary due diligence and preparation for formal performance development conversations; Be a role model for doing the right things and treating people the right way

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent Program and Project Execution experience; Minimum five years of recent experience in project management in Data Organizations, CDO preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Prior knowledge in the management of large, complex IT projects and programs, managing multi-phase, multi-track, high-risk projects with up to 30 project team members concurrently
• Experience in execution of Agile-based projects and programs
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals; Capacity to manage change and effectively communicate to teams; Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis and creation
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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