KPMG Australia
professional services
Manager-Strategy&Operations
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“Manager - Strategy & Operations at KPMG Australia. Skills: Strategy, Operations, Transformation, Client relationship management. Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational engagements. Help clients define their vision, priorities and pathways”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver strategic advice and support; improve performance; execute complex transformation initiatives; ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned to client objectives; driving impact; delivering measurable outcomes
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems; navigate change with confidence; strategic thinking; commercial acumen; translate insights into actionable recommendations; analysis to inform strategic recommendations; solve complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–8 years’ experience in management consulting or a related strategy, operations or transformation role, Proven experience leading end-to-end consulting engagements or major workstreams within complex programs, strategic thinking and commercial acumen, Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and build trusted client relationships, Experience leading and developing teams, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving impact
Nice to Have
Postgraduate qualifications (e. g. MBA) or relevant certifications
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational engagements
Help clients define their vision
priorities and pathways
Lead business case development
Oversee the design and implementation of organisational and operational improvements
Apply structured project and program management disciplines
Build and manage senior client relationships
Lead multidisciplinary teams
Drive data-driven insights
Contribute to practice growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative, team-based practice; works closely with clients; Lead multidisciplinary teams; fostering collaboration and high performance; Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals; Build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; developing client-ready deliverables; executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Apply structured project and program management disciplines
Full Job Description
KPMG’s Enterprise Strategy and Operations team partners with large corporate, government and education sectors to deliver strategic advice and support across business operations, organisational design, and transformation programs. We help clients solve complex problems, improve performance, and navigate change with confidence. We are a collaborative, team-based practice that works closely with clients to design, innovate, and implement enduring solutions. Our clients span diverse sectors and share a common ambition: to embrace change and deliver services that make a meaningful difference across Australia. We’re seeking a talented Manager to join our Strategy and Operations team, leading the delivery of high-impact consulting engagements and supporting our clients to define strategy, improve performance and execute complex transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned to client objectives * Help clients define their vision, priorities and pathways to growth or transformation * Lead business case development, including financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis and investment prioritisation * Oversee the design and implementation of organisational and operational improvements, including process optimisation, workforce planning and service delivery redesign * Apply structured project and program management disciplines to ensure delivery is on time, within scope and aligned to strategic outcomes * Build and manage senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and influencing decision-making at executive levels * Lead multidisciplinary teams, providing direction, coaching and performance management to deliver high-quality work * Drive data-driven insights through market research, stakeholder engagement and analysis to inform strategic recommendations * Contribute to practice growth through business development activities, including proposal developmen
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