KPMG Australia

Consulting

Manager-Strategy&Operations

A$155–210k ~AI est. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Manager - Strategy & Operations at KPMG Australia. Skills: Strategy, Operations, Transformation. Lead strategic and operational engagements. Define client vision, priorities and pathways”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality outcomes; Improve performance; Execute complex transformation initiatives; Deliver on time, within scope; Deliver high-quality work; Inform strategic recommendations; Drive impact

Industry & Context.

Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems; Analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–8 years experience, Management consulting experience, Strategy operations or transformation role experience, Leading end-to-end consulting engagements, Managing senior stakeholders, Building trusted client relationships, Leading and developing teams, Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, economics, public policy, technology or a related discipline

Nice to Have

Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MBA), Relevant certifications

What You'll Do.

Lead strategic and operational engagements

priorities and pathways

Lead business case development

Oversee organisational and operational improvements

Apply project and program management disciplines

Build and manage senior client relationships

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Drive data-driven insights

Contribute to practice growth

Support capability development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Collaborative practice

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Client-ready deliverables

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management

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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