KPMG - Austin, TX
posted 5 months ago
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Project Portfolio Manager in Deal Advisory and Strategy Analytics for our Deal Advisory practice. This role involves aggregating and analyzing project status data from various development teams, utilizing project management software to ensure timely and efficient progress across all analytics, data, and AI projects. The successful candidate will develop and maintain comprehensive status reports that track the success, adoption, and challenges of deploying data, analytics, and AI tools within the organization, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires designing and implementing standardized reporting templates and dashboards to regularly update leadership and stakeholders on project portfolio performance, milestones, and risk factors. The Lead Specialist will facilitate communication between technical teams and senior leadership, ensuring a clear understanding of project goals, progress, and outcomes from a large portfolio of data, analytics, and AI solution development. Continuous evaluation and improvement of project management processes and tools will be essential to enhance efficiency, communication, and alignment with strategic goals in the rapidly evolving fields of deal advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy services. Leading cross-functional project review meetings to assess progress, address bottlenecks, and plan for future project phases in alignment with organizational priorities and resource availability will also be a key responsibility.