OverviewDirector - MPA - Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence role at KPMG UKJob detailsLocation: Birmingham, London, ManchesterCapability: AdvisoryExperience Level: DirectorType: Full Time or Part TimeService Line: Customer, Ops & InfrContract type: PermanentThe TeamKPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. The Major Projects Advisory (MPA) practice sits in Customer, Operations, and Infrastructure (CO&I): one of seven super service lines across KPMG’s Advisory business. Operating from all over the UK we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. “PACE” (Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence) is part of KPMG’s Major Projects Advisory team—a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients’ delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener, and better. We partner with a client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in several market sectors, namely:GovernmentHealthcareDefenceMiddle EastWaterEnergyTransportFinancial ServicesRetailThe RoleAs a Director, this role provides strategic leadership to the team, working closely with other Directors and Partners to lead and develop our go to market strategy while being accountable for the high quality delivery to our clients. It is a highly accountable leadership role that requires you to wear many hats, but you’ll be well supported by the rest of us.Roles & ResponsibilitiesLeading the development of our growth strategy and developing high impact propositions to take to marketBuilding enduring sector relationships and becoming the go to person for our clients on relevant market opportunitiesCollaborating closely with other KPMG capability and sector leads to build consensus on priority targets and activitiesSenior leadership of complex client engagements, including the ability to operate effectively at Board level, providing robust insight to client problemsOverseeing the delivery of client deliverables, including accountability for quality assurance and risk managementBeing an inspirational leader; managing, coaching, mentoring and motivating your colleaguesProviding training, guidance and leadership to the junior team membersHaving senior input into team headcount and recruitment decisionsFostering an inclusive, diverse and flexible environment where everyone can thriveMost importantly, being a role model for KPMG and living our values every day.The PersonThere is no one-size-fits-all in our team; we’re as diverse as the world around us. We hand pick our people because they’re our most important asset – and our people choose us because we do what we say and embody that commitment. For this opportunity, we’re looking for someone with significant leadership experience in Project, Programme and Portfolio (P3M), delivering complex transformation in challenging environments. Ideally you will have transitioned from a delivery, controls or functional PM role into consulting, providing strategic advice at C-Suite level.Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceCapital Investment planning and portfolio managementDigital, data and AI transformation and implementationCapital delivery transformationsBusiness process improvement(s)Major programmes / projects setup and operationTarget operating model (TOM) design and implementationDesigning and enhancing Project, Programme or Portfolio controlsDesigning, establishing and leading transformation management offices (TMO) or project management offices (PMO)Leading major programme/ project maturity assessment and assuranceTroubled Project/Programme reviews and implementing recovery plansA proven history of operating as an effective leader in a complex P3M organisation and/or consulting firmProven experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary consulting teams of 5-20 consultantsBroad capability across business development, delivery and line managementSpecialist Project, Programme and/or Portfolio management expertise with a passion for the future of the professionSector experience in Infrastructure, Transport, Aerospace, Defence, Industrial, Financial Services, Utilities or Manufacturing (preferred)Experience in managing and influencing senior-level stakeholders and sustaining key relationshipsExcellent commercial awareness with experience of owning and managing client accounts and bidsManagement and leadership of multi-disciplinary teamsDriven, resilient, adaptable and energetic to make a differenceStrong academics and/or demonstrable career progressionStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsRelevant professional certification – e.g. APM ChPP/PPQ; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeOtherJob functionConsulting, Information Technology, and SalesIndustries: Business Consulting and ServicesWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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