Senior Associate - Production, Events & Meetings

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, E&M Production to join our Digital Strategy and Solutions team.Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders on AV production, event technology, attendee engagement, and experience design for signature and partner-level programs; translate program objectives, attendee needs, and brand standards into integrated production strategies for in-person, hybrid, and virtual experiencesLead the end-to-end RFP process for AV, production, and event technology services, including scope development, budget analysis, proposal evaluation, vendor selection, negotiation support, and key procurement milestonesPartner with approved AV providers and agency partners to develop creative, technically sound, and cost-effective production solutions, including scenic design, staging, lighting, sound, video, streaming, and presentation technologies; establish clear expectations for vendors and agency partners; monitor performance, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and adherence to firm standards throughout the event lifecycleProvide onsite production leadership for all assigned programs, including venue and technical reviews, load-in, rehearsals, speaker support, show execution, issue resolution, and load-outDevelop and maintain detailed production plans, schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and run-of-show materials to support seamless execution and cross-functional alignment; anticipate production risks, resolve issues quickly, and escalate material concerns with clear options and recommendations; coordinate the development, collection, quality review, and delivery of production assets, including presentations, videos, graphics, show content, and speaker materialsBuild trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners while representing the events and meetings function with professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset; identify and recommend leading industry practices, emerging technologies, and engagement approaches that strengthen attendee experience and elevate the firm's brandAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum three years of recent experience in AV production, event production, experiential events, or a related field, with demonstrated success supporting complex, high-profile programs; strong knowledge of live, virtual, and hybrid event production, including staging, audio, lighting, video, streaming, presentation systems, and event platformsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is requiredExperience developing scopes of work or RFPs and managing AV providers, production vendors, or agency partners through planning and onsite delivery; strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneouslyProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, client-service orientation, and commitment to teamwork, quality, and brand standardsAbility and willingness to travel up to 30% and to work onsite during assigned programs, including occasional evenings or weekends as program schedules requireApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.