Our Impact Plan (OIP), Operations Manager, Global Corporate Affairs (12-13 Month Contract)

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.

The Opportunity

The KPMGI: Our Impact Plan is a team within Global Corporate Affairs responsible for the implementation of KPMGI's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. The KPMG: Our Impact Plan has four main focus areas - People, Planet, Prosperity and Governance. The candidate will work across each pillar and is an internal role.

What you will do

• First, the development and coordination of materials for and follow-through activity in respect to OIP leadership team meetings, OIP pillar meetings, OIP Working Group, Corporate Affairs Steering Group, Global Management team (GMT), Global Board and Global Council. This will be undertaken in consultation and working closely with subject matter experts in the OIP team and across the Corporate Affairs leadership team.
• Second, the role will involve the active day-to-day management of a circa US$2m OIP budget, which will be undertaken working alongside the Head of Global Sustainability, Global COO for Corporate Affairs and the Corporate Affairs Finance Lead.
• Third, the incumbent will provide executive support for the Head of Global Sustainability, involving preparation and support for internal and external meetings and engagements, agreed at the discretion of the Head of Global Sustainability.
• Fourth, the person will support on people matters in the OIP team, as required by the Global Head of Sustainability, KPMGI HR Business partner and the Corporate Affairs People and Operations Lead.
• And finally, the role will involve maintaining all the infrastrucure required by the OIP team, most notably distribution lists, portal, intranet and internet presence, including responding to incoming queries from the OIP network and Heads of OIP. The will also, over time, extend into vendor management as this Function has been under review.
• The role reports directly to the Head of Global Sustainability but has a dotted line into the People and Operations Lead for Corporate Affairs, to allow for alignment into COO priorities (currently on maternity leave).

What you bring to the role

• University Degree or 5 years of experience working in a professional service or related business
• Microsoft Office skills including intermediate PowerPoint
• Exceptional monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning skills
• Data analytical skills, including numerical and qualitative data
• Project management skills

• Ability to interact regularly with SMEs, regional and global executive leadership.
• Contributes to department objectives and priorities - setting tactical plan for the completion of objectives.
• Accountable for tracking progress of shared assignment/projects & adjusts plans and delegated activities to unanticipated changes (scope/timeline)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (versed in the preparation of materials for executive level audiences)
• Experience of working in cross-cultural teams and delivering projects in diverse geographies including emerging markets
• Experience of driving transformational change, arising from the introduction of new strategies and approaches
• A track record of implementing forward-thinking approaches, with strong influencing 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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