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Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and do not anticipate this slowing down. In this dynamic market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our top priority. We offer extensive learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools to support your growth both professionally and personally. If you seek a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your authentic self, make an impact, enhance your skills, deepen your experiences, and enjoy flexibility and continuous inspiration, consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is seeking a Specialist Director, Transition and Lean Transformation to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities: Manage and execute transition management and transition projects. Support project governance, planning, risk and issue tracking, status reporting, and operational readiness; collaborate with stakeholders from KPMG and client teams to plan and deliver projects, utilizing Management and Transition Playbooks and related materials. Contribute to developing and improving new solutions by providing requirements and reviewing solution designs with the engineering team; assist in pre-sales and sales processes by contributing to proposal materials. Continuously improve Management and Transition processes; support updates to frameworks and playbooks based on client experiences. Apply an AI-first and value-driven mindset to identify lean transformation opportunities to standardize, automate, and innovate during transitions and beyond to enhance efficiency and scalability. Navigate ambiguity and drive strategic outcomes through hands-on execution. Uphold integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to maintain KPMG's respectful work environment. Qualifications: At least eight years of recent experience in project implementation and management, preferably in financial services, cyber, or cloud-based SaaS. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degrees preferred. Certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or CAPM are also preferred. Experience in client-facing roles, with technology or digital experience in a Big Four or equivalent environment preferred. Proven leadership in managing large-scale transitions across geographies in a global matrixed environment preferred. Understanding of shared services, managed services, outsourcing, digital transformation, automation, and analytics in BPO/KPO settings preferred. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively at all levels. Willingness to travel as needed. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship available. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges vary by location and are competitive based on experience and qualifications. For details, see salary ranges by city. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates to apply promptly, as recruiting is on a rolling basis. Candidates in Los Angeles County should note that criminal history may impact employment decisions, consistent with local laws. Additional Details: Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business

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