Manager, Research Strategist, Specialist - Tax

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Research Strategist, Specialist – Tax to join our Insights & Intelligence (I&I) organization.Responsibilities:Lead research projects from scoping through delivery; translate stakeholder needs into clear research questions, approaches, and workplans; set timelines and milestones; and allocate work across project team members, including offshore team members; manage scope, risks, and dependencies, and keep stakeholders and senior leaders informed of progress; ensure research follows established methodology, risk, confidentiality, and independence requirements Direct and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis across primary research (including surveys and interviews), secondary research, and data analysis, including forward-looking analysis of trends, scenarios, and implications; review team outputs for rigor, accuracy, and relevance, and serve as the final quality check before senior review; synthesize findings into clear insights and implications and develop concise narratives for senior and C-suite audiencesServe as the primary day-to-day contact for research stakeholders across the firm, including senior, commercial, and marketing leaders, and editorial teams; shape requests into well-defined projects, align on deliverables and timelines, present findings, and advise stakeholders on implications and options for their decisions, managing expectations and feedback through deliveryContribute to the design and refinement of research offerings based on stakeholder needs; lead research, including survey-based studies, that informs thought leadership and market-facing points of view, partnering with editorial colleagues on themes and supporting analysisManage and direct project team members; provide coaching and feedback and give input on staffing and development; lead the use of approved AI tools and workflows on projects, apply appropriate human review, and share effective practices across I&IAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in research, market or competitive intelligence, analytics, consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, including three or more years of research, consulting, or industry experience focused on tax Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Economics, Political Science, Business, International Relations, Data Analytics, Liberal Arts, or a related field requiredExperience managing or directing project teams, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop team members and provide clear direction across locations and time zones, demonstrated experience leading research projects end to end, including scoping, methodology design, analysis, and delivery, with strong engagement and project management skills and the organizational discipline to deliver on time across multiple concurrent projects Deep expertise in research methodology across primary and secondary research methods, with high standards for rigor, accuracy, and source transparency, and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to synthesize complex, multi-source information into forward-looking, decision-relevant insightSolid business and commercial acumen, with an understanding of market dynamics, growth drivers, and how insights inform commercial decisions, Intellectual curiosity and a drive to explore new markets, topics, and questions, deep knowledge of the tax landscape, including tax policy and legislative developments, regulatory environments, the tax services market, and the evolving role of technology in tax, with the ability to translate developments into implications for the firm and its clients Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to shape requests, manage expectations, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, Excellent executive communication skills, including narrative development, visual storytelling, and confident presentation to senior and C-suite audiences Fluency with AI-enabled research tools and workflows, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Copilot, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook; hands-on experience applying generative AI and data analysis to research preferred, experience working with research vendors, such as survey panel providers, expert networks, or market research firms, preferred Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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