Associate Director, Technology Enablement LRMC; Legal, Risk Management and Compliance

Position: Associate Director, Technology Enablement LRMC (Legal, Risk Management and Compliance)
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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, LRMC (Legal, Risk Management and Compliance) Technology Enablement to join our Legal Risk Management Compliance organization.

Responsibilities:

Provide end-to-end management and delivery oversight of technology projects, from business case refinement through deployment and continuous improvement, ensuring project goals are met with minimal guidance; prioritize enhancements for existing systems based on stakeholder feedback and manage the execution of the delivery roadmap

Assume business and product ownership of assigned implemented solutions, managing system enhancements and updates to support tactical requirements; promote customer satisfaction by ensuring technology solutions meet the immediate operational requirements of business stakeholders

Oversee the technology delivery lifecycle, ensuring that core technical teams adhere to established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes; monitor technical teams to ensure they generate the required documentation evidencing compliance with firm policy, risk management, and security standards

Facilitate transparent progress and status reporting to project sponsors, portfolio stakeholders, and department leaders; monitor and track project budgets, tracking spend against plan, identifying variances, and supporting the annual budgeting process

Serve as a technology liaison to department leaders and functional partners within the assigned LRMC portfolio, aligning digital delivery with tactical plans; interact regularly with department leaders and Digital Nexus, proactively sharing ideas to improve service and recommending digital solutions that support business value

Direct the daily workflows of cross-functional, matrixed, on- and offshore resources to execute project deliverables on time and within budget; mentor, develop, and share technical and process expertise with junior team members and peers to build organizational capability and support career progression

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience in technology project/program management, business systems enablement, or strategic technology portfolio management; proven track record of successfully delivering complex, enterprise-grade technology projects or programs within a matrixed corporate environment

Master's degree from an accredited college or university or relevant advanced degree is preferred;
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required;
Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent project/program delivery certifications is a plus but not required

Strong working knowledge of various project delivery methodologies (such as Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and software development life cycles (SDLC); solid understanding of IT compliance, SDLC governance, and risk management documentation standards

Demonstrated capability in financial management, including project budgeting, forecasting, and…