KPMG’s Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Director to join our team and lead the DC pensions advisory area

Data & Analytics Solution Architect

KPMG is looking for an experienced and talented Data & Analytics Solution Architect who will help  to grow our data delivery team: architecting, designing and implementing large-scale Data Platform, Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics solutions for our clients. The role is highly technical and requires a robust understanding and hands-on expertise of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, data architecture and modelling concepts. The role also demands strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the motivation to achieve results in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and overall end-to-end design, deployment and delivery of Azure Data

• Platforms, across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Lakehouses, pipelines,
• Databricks, BI and Data Analytics solutions

• Presales, estimating and proposal writing, responding to RFPs
• Remaining up to date in new and emerging technologies
• Working with clients to develop data technology strategy and roadmaps, and plan

• delivery

• Oversight and support of delivery team outputs
• Data modelling, design, and build
• Infrastructure as Code delivery
• Enforcing technical architecture and documentation standards, policies and procedures
• Analysing, implementing, and resolving issues with existing Azure Data Platforms
• Working with business experts and customers to understand business needs, and

• translate business requirements into reporting and data analytics functionality

• Assisting in scoping, estimation and task planning for assigned projects
• Following the project work plans to meet functionality requirements, project objectives

• and timelines

• Providing accurate and complete technical architectural documents
• Addressing customer queries and issues in a timely manner
• Providing mentoring and hands on guidance to other team members

Requirements

• Experience in designing and implementing Azure Data solutions using services such

• as: Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure
• SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Blob
• storage, Azure Cosmos DB, ARM templates.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power BI
• Familiar with Azure Purview
• An understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance frameworks
• Familiar with Infrastructure as Code approaches and implementations
• Familiar with development approaches such as CI/CD
• Familiar with Azure DevOps
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member and leader in a diverse technical environment
• Be customer-service oriented
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel across the UK and abroad when required
• Graduate-level education in Computer Science or a relevant field, or a widely
• recognised professional qualification at a comparable level
• Formal training and/or certification on related technologies is highly valued
• Minimum of three years working in a similar role
• Knowledge of Common Data Models/Industry Data Models/Synapse Analytics
• Database templates will be considered an asset
• Experience in OLAP technology and the Microsoft on-premises BI Stack
• (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS) will be useful but is not compulsory
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products, the Common Data Service (CDS) and
• the Microsoft Power Platform will be considered an asset

KPMG Overview

KPMG is committed to provide IT solutions and managed services to clients, in order to help them accomplish their technology enabled transformation programmes. This is carried out in collaboration with other companies of the group as well as selected business partners. Our work focuses on ERP/CRM Solutions, e-Commerce, Bespoke/Custom Development and Integration services. Using our business and IT expertise we can help automate and transform organisations with the

established business technology solutions in Dynamics 365. Be the change and make the change. Join our talented and successful team and make the leap into the future.

About 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 KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, 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 our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN 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. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary

KPMG Deliver Network (KDN) Tax & Legal is looking for a Manager for it's (GMS) Global Mobility Services in Tax & Legal practive to build up centralized Market Development capabilities for the GMS service line, in order to manage central account and pursuit planning, as well as live RFP support. This role is vital for GMS global growth plans and will ensure the success of the practice.

How you will make your mark

Markets Focus:

- Drive collaboration with Lead Member Firms across the globe on account and opportunity planning (for both external targets and existing clients), to position KPMG in the best possible way to succeed in the market

- Lead on all aspects of key global pursuits, including global & regional priority targets, by providing market expertise, guidance, and instruction to the Lead Pursuit Partner, to ensure our greatest chance of success (with support from Senior Pursuit Leaders)

- For existing clients, lead central support in account planning, strategic relationship building and service expansion, bringing SMEs to their client and accessing the newest, most innovative solutions KPMG offer

- Lead our professional approach to pursuits, promoting best practices and ensuring that where applicable we bring the best of KPMG (people, technology, and service offerings) regardless of location

Change:

- Be an ambassador of and support with shaping GMS market strategy and centralized bid support and communicate the value it brings to lead member firms (i.e. efficiency gains, lower cost in going to market, top-quality materials, access to expertise)

- Actively drive high class sales culture and entrepreneurial mindset across our global network

Leadership:

- Be a leader in creating and operating a new agile centralized global GMS Market COE (a virtual team of SMEs and Markets specialists based in several member firms). The Markets COE responsibilities include centralized live RFP support (written and oral presentation), opportunity specific pursuit planning, ownership of standard RFP materials, contracting support and RFP debrief governance

- Along other Markets COE members, work closely with Global Sales Support Team (centralized KDN resource to support Markets COE) in running jointly owned processes. Drive culture of collaboration, high performance, and inclusivity

Role Summary:

24 month secondment 

Location: London

This position is for a Dynamics 365 CE + Power Platform Solution Architect who is self-motivated, experienced, and skilled, to join the KPMG Delivery Network, a part of KPMG International.

How you will make your mark

• Broad understanding of the software development lifecycle, including development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Ideally, a degree level education, Masters preferred.
• Years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services/consulting firm or Product company.
• Exposure to presales activities and client-facing demos.
• Experience in conducting functional interviews and quickly transforming them into a compelling POC.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Experience operating in Shared Services or nearshore teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Additional fluency in Dutch, French, German, or Italian is preferred.

Required Certifications: 
PL-600 (Must), MB 220, MB -230, MB-240, MB 260 (Must), MB -910, AZ-204, and AZ-900.

Preferred Accreditation:
Should be a current or past MVP (Microsoft most Valuable Professional)

The soft skills required for this role include:
• Strong leadership and the ability to deliver through others.
• Proven stakeholder management skills. • Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Professional demeanour and good time management skills.
• Ability to think clearly under pressure and solve complex problems creatively.
• Emphasis on client satisfaction.
• Desire to constantly learn and incorporate new technologies and software.
• Promotion of the company’s values.
• Good communication skills and ability to coach and mentor others.

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, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices.

Job Title: Senior Strategy Consultant – Public Sector

Base Location: London, Manchester or Bristol plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH) Strategy Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from our offices across the UK we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies.  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.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior Strategy Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity to build your strategy consulting knowledge and skills capability across UK central government and the wider public sector.  As a Senior Consultant in IGH, you will be a true advisor to your clients, understanding their business issues in order to provide them with a clear strategy and then helping them to actually implement the changes needed to transform their business.

What will you be doing?