Senior Manager, Integration at KPMG

As part of the Africa Region COO’s team, the Senior Manager, Integration will play an integral role in supporting the Africa COO in helping all the Africa regional firms meet the Trust and Growth ambitions, promoting consistency and collaboration, so that KPMG becomes the Clear Choice for clients and talent. The role represents an exciting opportunity to build relationships with project teams and senior leaders across the Africa Region.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Integration will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Support the Africa COO in coordinating activities related to the implementation of the Southern Africa & West Africa regional integrations.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on work across the Africa Region to identify key drivers for an African Integration, including overall business case, roadmap to delivery and the execution of integration plans alongside key African and EMA stakeholders; and
• Represent the Africa COO in integration related meetings as required.

The Senior Manager, Integration will directly report into the Africa Regional COO.

Deliverables and accountabilities

West Africa Integration:

• Support the Africa COO in coordinating, monitoring and executing the regional integration of West Africa.
• Work with integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams within West Africa region to coordinate the development of the West Africa Integration business case and implementation roadmap.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the approved integration roadmap for West Africa, ensuring delivery within time and budget.
• Identify issues, risks and challenges with respect to the integration program, and support the Africa COO in mitigating and resolving same.
• Coordinate status meetings and prepare periodic progress reports on the integration program for the attention of relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant communication and stakeholder management plans with respect to the integration program, in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Southern Africa Integration:

• Support the Africa COO in coordinating, monitoring and executing the regional integration of Southern Africa.
• Work with integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams within Southern Africa region to coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the approved integration roadmap for Southern Africa.
• Identify issues, risks and challenges with respect to the integration program, and support the Africa COO in mitigating and resolving same.
• Coordinate status meetings and prepare periodic progress reports on the integration program for the attention of relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant communication and stakeholder management plans with respect to the integration program, in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Africa Integration:

• Work with integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams within West Africa, Southern Africa and East Africa regions to coordinate the development of the business case for Africa Integration, and implementation roadmap.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the approved integration roadmap for Africa.
• Liaise with the integration project sponsors, functional leaders and project teams across Africa to identify, issues, risks and challenges in respect of the integration program and support the Africa COO in mitigating and resolving same.
• Coordinate periodic status meetings and prepare periodic reports  on the integration program for the attention of relevant stakeholder.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant communication and stakeholder management plans with respect to the integration program.

Requirements

You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

• Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any discipline
• About 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of strategy implementation, mergers and integrations methodology.
• Strong project management capabilities, including experience in coordinating cross and multi -functional workstreams.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking skills and insights - with the ability to translate strategy into practical solutions.
• Maintains trust and respect through an open, collaborative and authentic approach - is seen as a strong collaborator and trusted advisor.
• Seeks facts, insights and analysis before making informed decisions.
• Commands the relevant details whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Strong client-oriented background –Team Lead or similar roles.

Attributes and behaviours

• Consistently demonstrates KPMG values Integrity, Excellence, Courage,Together, For Better.
• Build collaborative and trusted relationships - connects with individuals, teams and organizations to build lasting, collaborative relationships that enable global, firm-wide growth.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by growing self, others and relationships through self-awareness, innovation, and an exceptional client experience.
• Makes an impact by driving quality, bringing strategic perspective, and tackling difficult decisions by exercising sound, ethical business judgement.