Senior ServiceNow Senior Manager

 

The Role:

As a Senior ServiceNow Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading delivery of ServiceNow based solutions across multiple client projects. You must analyse new business requirements and their correct technical implementation solutions using industry best practices. You will work closely with client stakeholders, delivery leads, business analysts, developers and testers to guide the design through to implementation and beyond whilst ensuring KPMG risk and quality standards are adhered to.
 

Key aspects of the role are:

• Lead the technical delivery of a portfolio of projects based on the ServiceNow platform
• Define technical solutions (at an architectural and design level of detail)
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring to junior architects and offshore development teams.
• Deliver compelling solution demonstrations across the ServiceNow platform.
• Assist development teams in resolving technical issues through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Continuous growth of knowledge around the ServiceNow platform through certifications, internal/external webinars, case studies, training, community and other resources.
• Support the ServiceNow presales opportunity lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of KPMG’s ServiceNow based product roadmap.
• Operate as a member of the wider KPMG community, sharing knowledge across functions and building your personal network within the firm.

 

The Person

Required experience:

• 8+ years of experience in consulting / professional services and technical delivery
• A proven track record of delivering technology projects on the ServiceNow platform as a Solution Architect
• Certified ServiceNow System Administrator
• Certified Implementation Specialist in at least 3 product suites
• Experience of agile and traditional software and project methodologies

Preferred experience:

• ServiceNow Certified Master Architect (CMA) or Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
• Certified in ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4)
• Experience of leading offshore development teams and working with engagement leads, project managers and business analysts to deliver enterprise wide ServiceNow solutions
• Understanding of the key technologies relevant to the ServiceNow integration solutions including: Integration Hub, SSO, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, etc.
• Experience in scripting on the ServiceNow platform using JavaScript, CSS and Angular JS: Flows, Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Actions, Widgets and UI Pages
• Ability to author clear and comprehensive documentation

Azure Solution Architect

 

At KPMG we implement best in class solutions for Microsoft Azure, ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Azure and Dynamics range of products which enables us to deliver, powerful, adaptable cloud solutions. Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application.  

 

The Role: 

 

The Solution Architect is responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This person must be comfortable working in an agile manner and be able to spot opportunities for the Azure practice, both within KPMG and customer environments. The person should be comfortable presenting Azure services and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences, articulating the benefits to their business, with the goal to drive growth for the Azure practice. The Solution Architect will work with clients, manage technical teams during projects and act as the TDA for projects.  

 

The Solution Architect will be responsible for: 

 

• Working with clients on their Microsoft cloud adoption strategy. 
• Leading cloud engagements. 
• Creating high level architectural designs based on customer requirements for infrastructure and applications. 
• Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect’s cloud adoption needs. 
• Act as the Technical Design Authority on projects alongside the Technical Architects. 
• Provide governance to projects and mentor members of the team. 
• Showcase our propositions to customers via online webinars and face to face workshops. 
• Engage with KPMG stakeholders and ensure our solutions are understood throughout the firm. 
• Engage with customers on a long-term basis and drive Microsoft Azure adoption. 
• Create collateral and GTM ideas to enhance our offering in the marketplace. 
• Work on proposals and RFI’s alongside the sales and pre-sales teams. 
• Maintaining technical knowledge by working closely with our Microsoft account teams. 
• Assist in the recruitment process for the team. 
• Propose and work on new IP for products and services for GTM initiatives. 
• Serve as a Technical Lead for a specific domain within the cloud capability. 

 

Core Technical Knowledge Required: 

 

• Proven experience in leading technical projects (Cloud Adoption, Landing Zone design and deploy, Cloud Migration, Cloud Readiness, Cloud Maturity) 
• Solid background in on premises infrastructure, virtualisation technologies or applications. 
• Proven experience with Azure IaaS (virtual machines, storage, networking, security). 
• Proven experience with Azure Backup & Recovery Services. 
• Proven experience with Azure Governance (Blueprints, policies, tagging, cost management). 
• Proven experience with Azure SQL Databases (Managed Instances, PaaS, IaaS). 
• Proven experience with Azure Security (Zero Trust, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure AD, AIP). 
• Proven experience with Azure Serverless and integration (Batch, Function, Logic Apps, EventGrid). 
• Proven experience with Azure Containers (AKS, ACI, ACR). 
• Proven experience with Active Directory (Azure AD, Azure AD DS, on premises AD DS). 
• Experience with Windows Server\Linux OS. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell). 
• Proven experience with Solution Architecture (Cloud, Security, Hybrid). 
• Experience with Microsoft 365, migrations and security. 

 

Desirable: 

 

• Azure Migration 
• Azure Security 
• Data Migration 
• SAP on Azure 
• Integration Architecture 
• Data Architecture 

 

The person ideally should have 12+ years’ experience in cloud or infrastructure delivery and demonstrate: 

 

• Builds and cultivates strong relationships and shows technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client-centric solutions using Microsoft technologies. 
• Manages the architecture, preparation and delivery for large projects and engagements.  
• Advocate’s innovation both within the firm and with clients and takes a leading role in developing team members to their full potential and promoting collaboration among larger teams.  
• Provides advanced technical knowledge, direction and training to others and participates in team practice decisions such as resource allocation, recruitment, and training. 
• Datacentre transformation experience – migration of applications, virtual machines and databases.  
• Experience leading client engagements and managing technical teams.  
• Experience or knowledge of how to modernise applications and processes using the Azure platform and technologies.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and manage a range of relationships in a complex environment. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening): an ability to present information concisely, to communicate in a manner applicable to all levels. 
• Able to produce high quality and professional presentations. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology and style. 
• Flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards. 
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion. 
• Ability to engage with C level stakeholders. 

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (C#/.Net) – Tax & Legal Technology

Base Location: London based (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

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The KPMG Tax & Legal Technical Engineering function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting edge solutions across the United Kingdom. This team will be responsible for delivering technology enabled outcomes across the Tax & Legal business using modern and best in class engineering methodologies. We drive this transformation through the adoption of Cloud based technologies and have strategic relationships with Google, Microsoft among others. We have a technology agnostic view and select the right tool/language/cloud provider to achieve the best outcome for the business and our clients alike.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join the KPMG Tax & Legal Technology Engineering team as a Lead Software Engineer

We might be world leaders in Tax & Legal, but in many ways the engineering department feels like a start-up, with a twist. There’s the buzz of scrum working, the thrill of shaping compelling experiences, the chance to surprise and stretch yourself in response to a fresh challenge. And then there’s all the resources, technology and high-profile projects of a major corporate entity. Crucially, we also offer the benefit of clear career progression.

KPMG’s Cloud Transformation practice is an award-winning team of over 50 consultants that helps clients transform the way CIOs and their teams deliver technology services to their business stakeholders. Our team help the UK’s largest and most complex organisations develop cloud strategies, build the operating models, architectures and capabilities to deliver value from cloud, and operate their cloud or hybrid estates effectively and cost-efficiently.

 

To support our clients, we use KPMG’s deep industry insights, C-suite relationships, cloud architecture capabilities, alliances and accelerators ranging from our cloud value labs, KPMG Cloud Cost Management models, Cloud controls frameworks and landing zones.  Our 350+ strong engineering teams implement these strategies and solutions – sitting at the heart of major transformations across the UK, helping technology executives convert business strategy into compelling technology outcomes.

We are looking for experienced Assistant Managers to join our team of prudential and/or regulatory reporting assurance specialists. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of banks and investment firms, providing assurance and advice in relation to complex UK and European-wide prudential and regulatory reporting requirements.