Senior Associate, Project Manager

Business Title: Senior Associate, Project ManagerRequisition Number: 118679 - 90Function: Business Support ServicesArea of Interest:State: TXCity: HoustonDescription:Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager to join our Growth and Strategy organization.Responsibilities:

Develop, manage, and track project plans such as timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure that all tasks are completed within the defined scope and schedule; oversee the execution of pricing strategy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals

Coordinate with internal stakeholders (cross-functional teams, leadership, and project sponsors) to ensure timely project delivery; identify and resolve project-related issues and risks, escalate as needed to avoid delays

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, timelines, status reports, and meeting minutes; ensure all project materials are current, accurate, and accessible to team members and leadership

Serve as a point of contact for project-related communications, facilitating smooth collaboration across teams

Organize and lead project meetings, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-up on key decisions

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the project management framework to enhance efficiency and quality of deliverables; ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies; provide ad-hoc support to the Pricing & Commercial Enablement team, as needed, on high-priority initiatives

Qualifications:

Minimum two years of recent experience in project management, preferably within a professional services or fast-paced corporate environment

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant qualifications are a plus, but not required

Demonstrate experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results

Experience in managing project documentation and reporting to ensure accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders

Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, or similar platforms

Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite (for example. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Access)

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