GQRM Sr. Manager Transformation Regional Orchestration Lead
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M2 3AE |
| Company: | KPMG UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 108473 |
Summary
About KPMG International
Together with more than 276,000 colleagues in 138 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.
KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech- enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
About this Global Group
Global Quality & Risk Management (GQ&RM) helps protect the KPMG brand and reputation by dealing with live issues and learning quickly from challenges across the network. GQ&RM develops globally consistent quality and risk management policies to enable the business to make smart, agile decisions, and we monitor compliance and the quality of delivery across all three functions.
GQ&RM is comprised of a number of high-performing teams, including Advisory Risk, Audit Risk, Tax & Legal Risk, Digital Risk, Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting, Policy, Independence, Ethics, Business Operations, Transformation and Operations. Working together, our global team is delivering value to our member firms and functions and driving our ambition to become the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.
About this team
The GQRM Transformation Program is a global initiative intended to improve the consistency, efficiency, and user experience across a number of different risk management services, which, as an example, include know your client and independence processes. Our mission is to enable the business with agile risk processes in support of our Trust & Growth ambition. Our vision includes harmonization of risk policies, common methodologies and procedures, decision making frameworks, and the deployment of new technology solutions. Services delivered through the Value Chain Transformation program will also include development of updated Service Delivery Models that may result in the centralization of certain processes at a Member Firm, cluster of member firms, or regional level.
Role summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager for a pivotal 12- to 24- month assignment within our Global Quality & Risk Management (GQRM) team. This role will align to our European & Middle Eastern global region and will be instrumental in supporting a high-profile effort to deploy KPMGI’s new globally centralized Client Acceptance and Continuance (CAC) solution – a key strategic initiative. The role will report to the GQRM – CAC Deployment lead with the primary remit of driving timely support and adoption of the globally defined solution across the region.
Key Accountabilities
- Orchestrate a Seamless Regional Deployment: Aligned to the GQRM - CAC Deployment lead and liaising with the Regional Risk leadership, drive the on-schedule deployment of the GQRM - CAC solution within your designated region. Spearhead the team's efforts to ensure smooth, successful, and effective implementation for all member firms/clusters within the region.
- Lead, Develop, and Inspire a High-Performing Team: Provide comprehensive regional oversight and strategic leadership for the GQRM - CAC - Deployment team. Foster a collaborative environment dedicated to achieving pivotal global goals while championing all aspects of employee management, including performance coaching, professional development, and strategic resource allocation.
- Manage Complex Deployments with Strategic Oversight: Function as the central point of coordination and escalation for your region’s member firms/clusters, diligently tracking and steering the execution of major milestones in alignment with globally defined standards while proactively managing and mitigating risks and issues.
- Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilfully coordinate with interconnected workstreams that support the evolution of our processes, policies, technology, and people development to ensure successful execution of a holistic transformation aligned to global requirements. Identify and recommend to global central leadership team improvements to the globally consistent approach to deployment.
Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- Strong experience in large, complex program leadership with a focus on execution
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with a large and diverse group of senior stakeholders
- Understanding of the KPMG Value Chain processes and technologies, including client acceptance and risk management
- Possess a proactive and analytical mindset with a proven ability to identify, address, and resolve complex issues
- Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively
- Ability to communicate detailed information, instructions, and feedback clearly and effectively to the team; excellent ability to summarize complex information and present it concisely to Firm leadership
Agile/Flexible Working
At KPMG International, we are supportive of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Please ask to find out more.
KPMG International's commitment to inclusion & diversity
At KPMG International, we recognise that we need inclusion and diversity to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest pool of talent across our network and beyond, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which empowers everyone to bring their whole selves to work.
Applying with a disability
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