Manager, Security Project Management

About the Role

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Project Management to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement multiple projects, including but not limited to cyber security, AI technology, physical security, and insider risk, simultaneously through the entirety of the Project Management lifecycle
• Complete all aspects of project planning/requirements gathering, budgeting, system implementation, testing, and execution, including change/release management, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations
• Develop and implement project strategies to ensure alignment with the firm's AI initiative, including the implementation of various technology platforms, while adhering to all goals and objectives aligned with the organization's overall vision
• Manage a detailed project schedule and resource plan, facilitate team meetings with all stakeholders, publish meeting notes and action items, partner with project team members to complete work in advance of deadlines, update project documents and systems, and facilitate post project/phase reviews
• Adhere to and contribute to project management standards, processes, and governance, including tools and reporting
• Communicate project status and act as the project advocate; proactively monitor risks, issues, and overall project health; develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans; and escalate projects at risk to relevant stakeholders
• Establish positive and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, demonstrate a clear understanding of internal and external stakeholder requirements and success criteria, and integrate with other departmental processes and solutions
• Uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment through integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent, relevant project management experience in various security disciplines such as physical, personnel, and cyber security, along with experience in compliance and risk management
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience; PMP certification is preferred
• Project Management experience, including specific experience implementing IT and AI applications, using industry best practices and methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid)
• Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and work streams from planning to delivery, utilizing various project management tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of the latest security regulatory requirements, technologies, controls, practices, techniques, and threats
• Prior experience leading projects in security disciplines such as IT, compliance, security awareness, training, physical, personnel, insider risk, and cyber security
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.