Part of the KGS support team for KPMG UK group, the role works across two complementary teams. Strategic People Projects – which delivers priority projects that advance the firm’s strategic objectives and the People Transformation team which leads overarching initiatives that shape the future workforce and the People function’s target operating model.
The Transformation Manager supports the delivery of People Transformation initiatives and strategic projects, primarily through business analysis and project management office activities. Working within agreed strategic direction, the role takes ownership of defined workstreams, gathering and analysing information, developing clear insights and recommendations, and producing high-quality project and stakeholder materials. The role also supports effective project governance, planning, reporting and coordination, helping teams make informed decisions and maintain delivery momentum across transformation and other priority projects
•Support the delivery of People Transformation initiatives and strategic projects, taking ownership of defined activities and workstreams.
•Gather, structure and analyse complex information to identify insights, themes and implications.
•Translate analysis into clear recommendations and practical outputs that support stakeholder decision-making.
•Develop accurate, well-structured presentations, reports and project materials for a range of audiences.
•Maintain project plans, trackers, governance materials and status reporting to support effective delivery.
•Monitor milestones, actions, risks, issues and dependencies, proactively following up and escalating where required.
•Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, teams and priorities to maintain delivery momentum.
•Build effective working relationships and engage confidently with stakeholders to clarify requirements and support discussions.
•Work flexibly across transformation and strategic projects, including initiatives spanning onshore and offshore teams.
Role Accountability
•Assigned workstreams and project outputs are delivered to agreed scope, quality and timelines.
•Analysis and insights are accurate, robust and support informed decision-making.
•Assigned initiatives are supported by effective planning, governance, reporting and controls.
•Stakeholder requirements are understood and relationships support effective delivery.
•Risks, issues and dependencies are identified, escalated and supported through timely resolution.
•Project outputs contribute to practical, sustainable improvements and intended outcomes.
•Experience supporting transformation, change or strategic projects, with ownership of defined workstreams and deliverables.
•Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills, including requirements gathering, data analysis and insight generation.
•Advanced Excel capability, with experience of Power BI or similar data-visualisation tools desirable.
•Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise presentations, reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
•Practical project management office experience, including planning, governance, reporting and tracking risks, issues, actions and dependencies.
•Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities within a complex, matrixed or international organisation.