KPMG International Operations Manager (14 Month Contract/ Secondment)

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

T he Opportunity
Are you ready to make a global impact? Join KPMG International (KPMGI) as an Operations Manager in the Global Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) team, where you'll play a hands-on role in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the CAO. In this high-visibility position, you'll work closely with the Senior Chief of Staff to the Global CAO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), supporting the day-to-day operations of the Global CAO team and contributing to transformative projects and initiatives that will shape the future of the CAO team.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Be part of the core CAO team, collaborating with senior leaders and gaining exposure to diverse areas of global operations.
• Lead and support strategic and operational projects, team engagement activities, and internal communications.
• Take ownership of initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across the organization.

This role is ideal for a high-performing, proactive professional eager to expand their global perspective, build strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute meaningfully to KPMGI's mission.

What you will do
CAO Operations

• Support the delivery of core priorities and initiatives for the Global CAO team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and leading coordination efforts with subject matter experts to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the CAO portal and Global Policies Manual, ensuring resources are kept up to date and are accessible to stakeholders.
• Manage the Service Now KPMGI travel approvals tool and Power BI dashboards, including troubleshooting any system issues and working closely with stakeholders to coordinate updates or manage any issues experienced
• Support Our Impact Plan ('OIP') priorities for KPMGI including managing the Internal Carbon Price and World Wildlife Fund relationship, collaborating with Corporate Affairs OIP on best practices to implement in KPMGI and managing the OIP Champions network.

Meeting Support

• Support the Senior Chief of Staff on preparation of agendas, presentations and other materials for meetings attended or led by the Global CAO including the GMT, COO Steering Group, CFO Working Group, Board and Board Committees, CAO Extended Leadership Team ('ELT') and other ad hoc meetings.

Project Management

• Lead or support CAO operational projects by identifying critical paths, analyzing data, managing stakeholder relationships, influencing timelines, and presenting solutions to overcome program challenges

CAO Team Communications & Town Halls:

• Support the development of an internal CAO team communications strategy to inform, engage and connect the CAO team across multiple global locations - including but not limited to drafting team communications, developing Town Hall agendas and content, managing the CAO Teams page, etc

CAO Team Engagement:

• Provides support with analyzing the CAO Global People Survey ('GPS') results and building the CAO GPS action plan, participates in the CAO Employee Engagement Council by supporting agenda development, taking minutes and actioning meeting outcomes, and works with the CAO ELT to support action planning in their individual teams. Supports the development and execution of other initiatives to build a more cohesive and engaged CAO community

What you bring to the role

• Degree in business administration, corporate communications, operations, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a comparable role preferred
• Capable of dealing with ambiguity and able to react positively to changing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (versed in the preparation of materials for executive level audiences)
  
• Strong knowledge of technical tools including SharePoint, Service Now and Power BI
  
• Able to manage multiple senior level stakeholder requirements across multiple time zones, often to tight deadlines
• Multi-tasking capability; must be able to coordinate more than one project and various tasks simultaneously
• Excellent PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills

Keys to your success
KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here .

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.