Associate Director - Project and Program Delivery

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, drive disruption and growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.Our Project and Program Delivery (PPD) team strategically partners with clients to improve their likelihood of success by addressing challenges in developing and delivering major infrastructure projects and programs of work. We provide integrated project management, project controls, planning and design, and contract compliance, governance and assurance advice—using data-driven tools and methodologies to increase the probability of success at every stage of the project and asset lifecycle.PPD is embedded within KPMG’s Deal Advisory and Infrastructure [DAI] group, a national team of global infrastructure specialists. Our differentiator is our experience across all aspects of the infrastructure project life cycle and our close connection with KPMG’s wider specialised services, offering unique opportunities to work together on a broad range of clients and industries to further deepen and strengthen client relationships.Job DescriptionYour Opportunity As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors, including government, energy, water, transport, social infrastructure, mining and more.What You’ll DoAct as a trusted advisor to clients - designing, building and implementing delivery models, solving complex problems, and leading delivery teams.Build and maintain strong client relationships often as an embedded engagement team.Provide technical program and project subject matter expertise across multiple sectors.Identify and mitigate risks in delivering major capital infrastructure programs.Prepare compelling proposals and expressions of interest that showcase KPMG’s capabilities.Grow a portfolio of consulting work with both existing and new clients.Lead and develop a high-performing delivery team.How Are You Extraordinary?Skilled in reporting and insights, including forecasting, cost control, risk planning, governance and assurance.Recent experience in integrated project controls (cost, schedule, risk, contingency, change control, document management), for infrastructure projects.Proficient in industry-standard planning, cost, and project management tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6, Lumivero @Risk, Safran Risk, CostX, , Acumen Fuse/Risk, ACONEX, Microsoft Project MSP).Proven track record in business development and consulting, ensuring successful client deliverables across multiple projects and/or PMOs.Strong PMO experience including expertise in writing project and program documents including plans, frameworks and procedures and other delivery related artefactsPrevious consulting and advisory experience is highly regarded.QualificationsBachelor degree in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical), Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management.Additional InformationKPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.