Operations & Pipeline Manager

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Operations & Pipeline to join our Insights & Intelligence organization.Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end pipeline operations, including intake, request vetting and redirects, prioritization, demand and capacity assessment, resource assignment, queue management, delivery scheduling, and workflow transitions across onshore and KGS teams; apply sound business judgment, monitor progress, and resolve or escalate constraints to support timely, high-quality deliveryServe as the primary day-to-day liaison between onshore stakeholders and KGS delivery teams; build collaborative and inclusive relationships, coordinate priorities, handoffs, service expectations, dependencies, and escalations, implement standardized workflows and quality controls, and lead pragmatic process improvements that strengthen delivery consistency and accountabilityProduce and track day-to-day operational metrics across US and KGS-supported delivery, including pipeline volume and status, utilization, Service Level Agreements (SLA) response times, demand, capacity, cycle time, quality, workforce performance, cost, risks, and stakeholder outcomes; own recurring business hub performance reporting, establish consistent reporting definitions and controls, analyze trends and variances, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for the Associate Director and other leadersMaintain the operational tools, data inputs, reporting processes, and dashboards required to manage the pipeline and measure performance; partner with relevant teams to improve data quality, automate reporting and project-management activities, champion responsible adoption of AI-supported workflows, and foster continuous learning and innovationPrepare clear operational updates, performance reviews, and decision materials for the Associate Director and business hub leaders; track agreed actions to resolution and support governance cadences with KGS and onshore stakeholdersAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications:Minimum five years of recent progressive project, program, production, or workflow management experience, ideally in professional services, consulting, research, thought leadership, publishing, marketing, communications, or technology enablementBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, project management, operations, communications, marketing, or a related field required; Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile/Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable project-management or process-improvement certification preferredLeverage analytical and systems thinking, Microsoft Office/Copilot, and project-management tools to improve processes and controls, maintain accuracy and compliance, and responsibly scale AI-enabled ways of working; capacity to leverage advanced analytical, reporting, and technology capabilities, including Microsoft Copilot, Excel, Power BI, and collaboration tools, to deliver decision-ready insights, improve processes, and responsibly scale AI-enabled ways of workingDemonstrated experience leading multiple complex, cross-functional projects end to end with limited oversight, including scoping, work planning, resource coordination, schedule management, risk mitigation, quality review, approvals, reporting, and closeout; strong operations-management and stakeholder-leadership skills to manage multiple workstreams, establish effective workflows and controls, coordinate across global teams, manage risks, and drive accountability, quality, and timely deliveryExperience coordinating senior stakeholders, subject-matter professionals, external writers or vendors, and global or offshore delivery teams such as KGS across locations and time zones with experience managing content, research, thought leadership, or other deliverables with Brand, Risk, confidentiality, independence, legal, or regulatory review requirements strongly preferred; experience directing project contributors, facilitating governance forums, supporting vendor or budget tracking, and implementing process improvements is preferredHands-on experience applying generative AI, automation, and digital collaboration tools to project delivery is also preferred; ability to apply strong project-management, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills to lead multiple complex initiatives, manage risks and dependencies, drive cross-functional accountability, and communicate effectively with senior leaders and partnersApplicants 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 LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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