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Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence Associate Director

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Programme Advisory & Capital Excellence Associate Director
Location: London
Category: CO&I MPA
Business Unit: Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence (PACE)
Who we are
KPMG is one of the world's leading consultancies, supporting the UK across periods of growth and crisis. Our Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence (PACE) team operates within KPMG's Major Projects Advisory (MPA) practice. We deliver high impact outcomes for clients across the UK and beyond, with a focus on infrastructure and project, programme and portfolio (P3M) excellence.
Our team brings together cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery, strategic portfolio management, and capital delivery transformation. We support clients to transform delivery capability, drive change, and unlock long-term sustainable value. As a recognised market leader, we are proud to partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in several market sectors, namely:
- Energy
- Water
- Defence
- Government
- Oil and Gas
- Transport
- Retail
Work you'll do
- Work on a wide range of high-profile, complex infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape capital delivery strategies for major national programmes.
- Solve problems with key clients on how to efficiently deliver multi-£bn portfolios.
- Help leading organisations optimise their investments for value and efficiency.
- Join a growing team with access to diverse, challenging opportunities.
- Learn in a supportive, high-performing, cross-functional team environment.
- Accelerate development through hands-on delivery and access to a structured learning programme.
- Work with experts across a broad range of disciplines and sectors.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that values excellence and integrity.
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How you will contribute
- Leading clients in the design and delivery of solutions that are end user and outcome-focused.
- Lead a team of consultants producing high-quality outputs, with a focus on the outcomes required by the client.
- Inspire teams through managing, coaching, mentoring, and motivating your colleagues.
- Foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible environment where everyone can thrive.
- Identify opportunities to collaborate across KPMG's broader service lines to design integrated, client-tailored solutions.
- Lead bids, proposals, and wider business development activities.
- Operate within internal governance frameworks to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
- Monitor emerging trends and industry developments, using insights to shape practical recommendations and develop thought leadership.
- Act as a role model for an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with KPMG's values.


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Key experience required
- Experience leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects or programmes, either in consulting or industry.
- Strong track record in project-based delivery, leading teams across the sectors mentioned above.
- Strong understanding and practical application of project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M) principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Evidence of high performance and career progression.
- Experience in developing new opportunities and winning work through trusted client relationships and leading bids.
- Confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency with key project tools (e.g., MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Oracle, P6, PowerBI) and knowledge of other proprietary technologies is welcome.
What will set you apart
- Experience in: Digital transformation and technology adoption, including AI
- Process and value stream efficiency and optimisation
- Organisational readiness and effectiveness
Our core hubs for this role
- London - Canary Wharf
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds
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