KDN Regional Lead - EMA 24 months FTC

Job description

About KDN (KPMG Delivery Network)

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a is a a global organisation that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. KDN helps to enable growth, improve economies of scale, and discover new ways of collaboration and working.

You’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to KPMG's clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be assisting KDN to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

Role summary

KDN Advisory has invested significantly in the development of our Powered Enterprise suite of solutions and is continuing to expand its solution-based service offerings. However, our ability to scale our delivery capability to seize Powered and other solutions opportunities is limited. In response, as part of the firm’s Global Collective Priorities. This position is a key member of the KDN Advisory OpCo leadership team and will achieve operational excellence within the KDN organisation, both globally and regionally. This role will establish credibility with key Member Firm leaders, regional and global stakeholders to drive KDN adoption.

As the KDN Advisory lead point of contact for the region, the position will design and implement strategies to support growth of Powered Enterprise and other global solutions by actively reviewing sales opportunities and maintaining quality of services delivered. This individual will also provide daily leadership to Regional Solutions team of architects and specialists who support Member firms with Sales pursuits and Delivery oversight. They will also work closely with the KDN Advisory Operations team and provide input to enhance the core and foundational KDN Advisory processes. 

How will you make your mark?

• Lead execution of service delivery priorities for in scope solutions (Powered Enterprise currently, Connected Enterprise and others in future) across all member firms within the region
• Provide oversight for all KDN Advisory and Powered Enterprise Sales and Delivery activities within region 
• Represent and lead KDN Advisory interactions across all Member Firms within the region 
• Drive regional growth and expansion of in-scope solutions and member firm adoption of KDN Advisory including executing regional and in-country marketing strategies 
• Maintaining alignment with key regional stakeholder groups including MC/Consulting, Advisory, and other Practice leaders related to Global Delivery Center investment programs 
• Participates in Deal Review board validation and approval process as it relates to new business opportunities and pursuits within the region 
• Manage activities related to deployment of the solution and Country firm enablement within the region 
• Work with Delivery Center leadership to focus on excelling offshore delivery and maintaining quality of services 
• Champion and guide the regional architects and specialists on various processes, tools and reporting aspects of the KDN Advisory operations 
• Drive hiring, onboarding and mobilization of regional solutioning teams including identification of new roles, managing active secondments, etc. 
• Manage the regional budget and provide reporting to regional leaders and global program leaders as required 
• Facilitates collaboration among regional and solution build teams 

This is the job for you if you have

Experience/Knowledge

• Strong experience in a Sales and Delivery leadership role in a professional services environment 
• Significant experience in professional services firms or related field 
• Experience in leading and delivering large technology and functional transformations for clients 
• Familiarity with Powered Enterprise and other enterprise transformation solutions 
• Experience in leading senior technical and functional team members 
• Experience working with and managing global teams 
• Strong executive communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate global team schedules 
• Ability to travel Internationally as required 

Qualifications / Tools:

• Proficiency in Source applications preferred (Confluence, JIRA, Clarizen) 
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel user experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related experience 
• Preferred MBA or certification(s) in a business function 

Please note this is a 24 month Fixed Term Contract.

KDN is Inclusive!

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honour individual priorities, and respect your choices.