KPMG UK
Manager - People Consulting (Public Sector Transformation)

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Manager – People Consulting (IGH)
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- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Bristol
KPMG Overview
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services with over 16,000 colleagues in UK. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
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People Consulting is an integral part of KPMG’s Advisory practice and a growing part of our business. This team help to transform the performance of organisations by changing the way people are led, managed and developed. We do this by focusing on two key areas – delivering the people agenda on large scale, complex, transformational change programmes and transforming the HR function.
We have 5 key capabilities that work across the sectors:
- Behavioural Change Management
- Organisation Development
- HR Transformation
- Talent Management
- Workforce Intelligence
The Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) team within People Consulting team works in five main market areas: Central Government and Justice; Transport and Infrastructure; Education, Skills & Productivity; Health and Human Services; and Local Government. Our purpose is to lead transformation for and with people, to make a positive impact for clients and citizens.
Our work is incredibly varied and on a day to day basis your work could cover:
- Managing a team of consultants and working closely with client teams to deliver client engagements
- Providing specialist advice and working closely with client leads and team members to successfully deliver project outcomes
- Contributing to business development and sales, working with account teams to scope opportunities and developing compelling proposals to win new clients
- Contributing to the development of methods, tools and thought leadership
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Role Description
We are seeking a talented individual to manage and deliver client engagements, with demonstrable experience of managing the design and delivery of complex change and transformation programmes (People-Centric Transformation) to support our clients with addressing key market challenges. Typically these programmes would cover at least one of the following areas: Target Operating Model Design, Organisational Redesign, Financial Recovery Programmes, Service Improvement, Back-Office Transformation and Digital Transformation.
Experience and Background
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrable experience of managing the delivery of complex transformation programmes for clients with a flexible skill-set and proven ability to respond to a range of different client problems
- Knowledge and experience of a number of the other areas highlighted above
- Knowledge and experience of working with public sector organisations covered by at least one of the IGH market areas outlined above
- Strong track record of managing engagement teams to deliver successful projects that meet the agreed client outcomes and experience of leading and managing teams
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills (including writing communications), demonstrable experience working with senior leaders and ability to own executive-level relationships
- Ability to demonstrate continuous learning and a passion for your discipline
- Business development experience and ability bid manage pursuits and write proposals


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Qualifications and Skills
The qualifications and skills for these roles are not prescriptive, but you’d need to demonstrate:
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced working environment including taking initiative in ambiguous and fluid situations
- Experience of working in a project environment, and an understanding of project management tools and techniques
- Desirable includes accreditation in one or more psychometric assessment tools, recognised project management qualifications, e.g. PRINCE2.
You would also need to hold Security Clearance or be able to obtain clearance when you join us.
Intelligent Working
We recognise that as individuals, we each have particular needs and that one size doesn’t fit all, when it comes to how, when and where you work. That’s why we’re proud to offer our colleagues agile working options. We are happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest and, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with those in the team who already work flexibly.
Applying with a disability
KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.
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