Associate - Project Management

About the role

Join KPMG’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice as a M&A Associate - Project Management and become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Work in a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success, leveraging KPMG’s extensive network of specialists and cutting-edge technologies like our Ignition Centers to create innovative tax solutions. Help high-profile clients navigate business opportunities and challenges while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central operational hub for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Tax go-to-market initiatives, focusing on scaling the GenAI Research Assistant for Navigating Tax (GRANT) tool and other GenAI tools developed by the M&A Tax practice.
• Manage the execution of the go-to-market strategy, including identifying and qualifying potential clients, coordinating demonstrations, and managing a high-volume client opportunity pipeline.
• Act as the primary project manager for the entire client onboarding process, from initial approval and contracting to final implementation, ensuring a seamless client experience.
• Maintain a master tracking system to monitor client progress and provide leadership with visibility on key performance indicators for technology adoption.
• Manage client relationships and communications, including follow-ups, regular check-ins, and feedback requests to drive client satisfaction and program improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Lead Tax Partners and support teams, to ensure the efficient and successful commercialization of M&A Tax technology.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of recent experience in a role focused on project management, business development, or account management.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM or pipeline management software (e.g., Salesforce) is highly desired.
• Proven experience managing client relationships, including onboarding, and supporting a portfolio of accounts or a pipeline of opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and successfully achieve objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client-facing skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, project sponsors, and senior management.

Pay

California Salary Range: $80,085 - $150,650. Salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. Ranges for other locations can be found at KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.
• Additional details about benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

Schedule

Standard work hours. KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays observed each year.