Process Architect

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KPMG is a global firm that offers audit, tax, and advisory services. We provide a culture of innovation, inclusion, and personal development.

We are currently seeking a Process Architect to join our Digital Nexus Technology team.

• Deliver expert‑level process analysis, design, and architectural modeling, ensuring all models align and enhance the enterprise process taxonomy framework.
• Partner with enterprise architecture, experience design, business leaders, and IT to ensure process architecture supports corporate strategy and orchestrates a seamless end‑to‑end client experience.
• Analyze end‑to‑end processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend opportunities for simplification, cost reduction, and quality improvement through automation, RPA, and Agentic AI; define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Process Performance Indicators (PPIs) that directly link process success to strategic business objectives and operational optimization.
• Take ownership of process architecture governance, including the management of modeling platforms (e.g., acting as a backup ARIS administrator) and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Lead process initiatives across various business and IT domains while coaching and training Business Analysts and junior architects on process modeling (BPMN), Lean principles, and analysis techniques.
• Apply a deep understanding of how technology, data, and information flow through processes to ensure effective system enablement and integration; balance process efficiency with improved client and employee experience, aiming to reduce operational costs and lead times while enhancing overall quality and satisfaction.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum seven years of recent experience leading medium to large complex enterprise scope business process improvement projects; minimum five years of recent experience in program and/or project management in a professional services or consulting industry is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Expert level BPMN proficiency; strong skills in process diagramming, modeling, analysis and architectural modeling software tools such as ARIS or iGrafx; experience in IT operations, SDLC and agile is appreciated.
• Profound analytical skills and experience with process metrics and performance management; excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills; ability to facilitate workshops involving cross‑functional teams.
• Critical thinking skills, ability to assimilate new information rapidly and think strategically; strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills to varied audiences across an organization.
• Great collaboration and team‑building skills with cross‑functional teams of business and IT leads; strong influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; this opportunity does not sponsor H‑1B, L‑1, TN, etc.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• General Business

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KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits.

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