Manager, Innovation Consultant -Technology_

Chicago

**Business Title:** Manager, Innovation Consultant -Technology

**Requisition Number:** 113170 - 32

**Function:** Business Support Services

**Area of Interest:**

**State:** IL

**City:** Chicago

**Description:**

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 a Manager - Innovation Consultant (Technology) to join our Ignition (pmg.us/growth-strategy/ignition.html) team within our Growth and Strategy organization.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop design thinking-based solutions, that help internal and external stakeholders solve complex business issues including project management, stakeholder management, and financial management

+ Collaborate with senior executives of clients and KPMG leadership to plan sessions, including scoping session objectives, designing an effective approach, coordinating operations and logistics as well as preparing materials and inputs

+ Lead client sessions, including facilitating exercises, capturing session outputs and contributing to a seamless client experience

+ Create high-quality deliverables and assist in creating follow-up communications, case studies and strategic intelligence; execute facilitation techniques and design thinking methodologies to help clients solve complex business challenges

+ Support team leads with client relationships, business development efforts and go-to-market activities; work closely but independently under the direction of Directors and Partners; collaborate and work in an agile, adaptable, dynamic, and fast-paced environment

+ Maintain and advance an understanding of technology trends and business applications; support development activities by connecting assets with client experiences

Qualifications:

+ Minimum five years of recent experience delivering professional services and emerging technologies like AI, Advanced Analytics, Cloud and Automation capabilities

+ Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university

+ Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook; able to learn new analytical and virtual collaboration tools such as Mural

+ Passion in solving complex problems and comfort in collaborating with teammates; capability to understand business challenges and construct meaningful workshop structures and materials to help enable the client to achieve a desired outcome

+ Ability to apply well developed research and analytical skills to find fact-based data, including "facts that matter most", using a broad array of resources and analytical tools; able to manage senior stakeholders and distill key points as well as to deal with complexity and ambiguity

+ Travel may range from 50% - 80% at times

+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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, the firm 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. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (pmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: om/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=I025\_3\_24

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-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, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( pmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

**GL:** 4

**GF:** 15313