Senior Associate, IT Project Management
Dallas, TX

Job Description

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, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, IT Project Management to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This opportunity is open to internal candidates from all KPMG US locations and external candidates interested in being based in one of the cities listed within this posting.

Responsibilities:

* Facilitate the application of PMO tools and practices for projects; Act as a Project Coordinator: collaborate with the Project Lead and team, facilitate team meetings as required, compile meeting notes and action items, ensure follow up with Project lead and update project documents and systems
* Consult with internal customers to develop and approve project definition documents, including, scope, schedule, work plan, resource requirements, approach, requirements, budget forecasts, schedules, risk registers, and benefits realization estimates
* Identify, manage and control changes to scope, plan and budget, update all project documentation accordingly in compliance with PMO quality standards and timelines
* Report project status via the Project Dashboard and participate in project review meetings
* Act as the project advocate and primary point of contact for risk and issue management and escalation
* Establish collaborative relationships with customers and demonstrate a clear understanding of both internal and external customer requirements and measurement criteria

Qualifications:

* Minimum three years of IT project management experience in application development, package implementation and IT transformation projects
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
* Strong project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and consultants
* Ability to independently manage 3 to 4 low complexity (or low to medium risk) projects concurrently
* Comprehensive knowledge of full lifecycle project management, software development, and infrastructure deployment methodologies and industry best practices
* Ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.