Overview
To be an effective Associate Director within our Deal Execution team applicants will be expected to:
* Build deep client relationships and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives
* Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities
* Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in chosen proposition(s) and sector of choice
* Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery
* Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements
* Proactively develop thought leadership
* Build and maintain a strong Strategy Group, internal KPMG and external network
* Understand risk and ensure that Firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to
* Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360 degree feedback
* Identify, design and lead critical complex practice development initiatives, coordinating other members of the team
At KPMG, we seek candidates who can thrive in our high-performance culture and can demonstrate the following behaviours:
* Deliver Impact: Make sound decisions; exercise sound business judgment when making decisions
* Foster innovation: Embrace a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
* Apply a strategic perspective: Use diverse inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
* Seek Growth: Take opportunities to learn and adapt; use insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges
* Develop and motivate others: Engage teams, instil confidence, and coach people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results
* Build collaborative relationships: Establish strong relationships internally and externally and build wide and productive networks
Experience and qualifications
* Experience working with SAP ERP products. Candidates should ideally have either:
* SAP integration experience in a post-merger scenario, or SAP carve-out experience within a divestiture
* Track record of leading complex ERP projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment
* Understanding of general business processes and ERP modules such as Procurement, Material Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Finance and controlling, etc.
* Candidates with experience in leading/handling data migration projects will be given preference.
* Other responsibilities include managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders
* Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives
* Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry
* Leading and supporting our clients on acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and other transactions with focus on implementation, separation, integration of an ERP solution
* Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT within it — starting from due diligence to concluding transitional service agreements
* Developing additional products and potential revenue streams focused on ERP based solutions in transactions
* Expanding the ERP knowledge, capabilities, and experience across the team
* Strong self-motivation to drive innovation and create new services with focus on ERP in integration and separation scenarios
* Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director role, with a technology, digital, AI and M&A specialisation. The role presents an opportunity to fast-track career growth in a 'Technology in M&A' market that has witnessed unprecedented activity in the post-COVID era. The technology team, within the Deal Execution practice, has grown significantly and consistently, and is on track to double in size again over the next 3 years. We deliver value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 300 practitioners globally, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business.
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