The Product Owner will create value by aligning business strategy and process goals with technology capabilities. The role will act as a Functional and commercial SME, owning and managing the technical delivery teams and advising the business and taking overall accountability technology service delivery within their functional domain.

The Vendor Management team is part of the Technology Business Management function within Enterprise-Wide Technology (EWT) reporting to the Commercial & Vendor Management Lead.  The team is responsible for the day-to-day management of EWT major Tier 1 and 2 Vendors including key Managed Services Outsourcing contracts and Software deals. The team works closely with the EWT Senior Leadership and IT Procurement Teams, inputting into the overall IT Sourcing strategy which underpins EWT and KPMG Business Strategy.

The EWT Senior Vendor Manager will play a pivotal role in driving value, innovation and delivery assurance to realise the commercial strategy and financial control with our key vendors.

The role will be a key interface between the EWT Service Ops and Platform Engineering teams, who are responsible for operationalising the services delivered by the Vendors and KPMG Technology Procurement who play a key role in the contracting process.  

With significant annual growth and ambitious plans for further expansion between now and the end of 2024, our team is home to one of the UK's leading Indirect Tax practices and an exciting place to be. Our expertise spans across the various indirect taxes in the UK - including VAT, Customs and Excise, Insurance Premium Tax and Environmental Taxes. We help clients to successfully manage their indirect tax compliance, to adopt and apply new technology, whilst also forging broader advisory relationships. It’s varied and pioneering work, which helps businesses to anticipate and manage change.  As part of this collaborative team, you’ll use your expertise to do work that matters, helping to create opportunity for clients in a world of increasing complexity.

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Our Corporate Services Transformation Team is an integral part of KPMG’s Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) Practice. We are investing in growing our team to meet growing demand and make more impact for our clients.