Associate Director, Technology & Data Portfolio Strategist

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 an Associate Director, Technology & Data Portfolio Strategist to join our Insights & Intelligence organization.Responsibilities:Lead the complete lifecycle of Insights & Intelligence third-party technology, research databases, market data, content, AI platforms, models, APIs, and information services; establish clear decision rights, documentation standards, and controls that support confident, consistent, and timely portfolio and AI enablement decisionsMaintain an authoritative portfolio view of contracted rights, permitted and prohibited uses, business and AI use cases, users, access models, data flows, AI training and grounding rights, retrieval-augmented generation, automated-ingestion and agentic-workflow permissions, derivative-output restrictions, dependencies, and accountable owners across onshore and offshore teamsSet and monitor governance for third-party access, data handling, redistribution, citation, sharing, offshore delivery, model and platform use, AI training, grounding, retrieval-augmented generation, automated ingestion, agentic workflows, and AI-generated outputsTranslate contractual and firm requirements into practical guardrails, approval pathways, human-oversight expectations, and role-specific guidance that enable responsible AI adoption without unnecessary delayDirect compliance reviews and licensing audits, and take accountable action to escalate, investigate, and remediate suspected misuse, policy exceptions, or contractual, legal, data, technology, AI, and reputational risksTranslate Insights & Intelligence AI strategy into an integrated technology, data, and third-party roadmap, leading cross-functional efforts to secure the platforms, data, vendors, access, controls, and decisions required to scale priority AI use cases responsibly into productionLead AI build-versus-buy, vendor, and investment decisions by evaluating business value, cost, risk, scalability, and strategic fit, while developing team capabilities and ensuring responsible use of third-party AI solutions through clear guidance, training, and governanceAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications:Minimum seven years of progressive experience managing a high-value third-party technology, data, market information, software, AI, or subscription portfolio in a complex professional-services or regulated environmentAdvanced degree from an accredited college or university or relevant certification in contract, sourcing, market data, technology asset, AI governance, or risk management preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Agile, or other relevant professional certifications strongly preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, information systems, data or technology management, finance, procurement, legal studies, risk management, artificial intelligence operations management, organizational leadership, technology, management, or a related field is requiredDemonstrated accountability for technology and data access, AI enablement, contract interpretation and administration, licensing and data-use governance, renewal planning, vendor negotiations, financial forecasting, cost optimization, and compliance across onshore and offshore teamsProven experience translating business and AI strategy, priority use cases, demand, budgets, and capacity plans into technology and data portfolio outcomes; experience leading and developing professional staff preferredExtensive experience working across AI teams, Market Data Services, Procurement, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) or Legal, Risk, technology functions, offshore delivery organizations, vendors, and senior business stakeholders; proven experience leading AI-related build-versus-buy assessments, emerging-technology and vendor evaluations, portfolio rationalization, and remediation of misuse or control failures requiredDeep expertise in third-party licensing, SaaS, data and AI ecosystems, combined with strong commercial, analytical, portfolio-management, and leadership skills to manage cost and risk, translate complex requirements into scalable governance, and responsibly enable AI adoption with appropriate controls and human oversightApplicants 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 visaKPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("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/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws. 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.