Program and Project Management (PPM) Support Assistant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to the development of work/engagement plan, engagement timeline, engagement deliverables.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, bids, quotations, etc.
• Identify and analyze opportunities, trends, areas for improvements and provide recommendations relevant to the in-scope process/es.
• Ensure high-quality of work, efficiency and compliance to KPMG policies, practices, and professional standards.
• Develop and maintenance a progress tracker of engagement milestones, tasks, and deliverables. Apply relevant Project Management methodologies/approach.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder communications.
• Schedule and facilitate interviews, walkthroughs and/or progress meetings within KPMG team/s and/or the client.
• Discuss and validate initial findings and observations with the process owners.
• Maintain industry knowledge and keep abreast with best practices through involvement in training events, research, articles and thought leadership etc.
• Collaborate with team members and other KPMG network to capitalize opportunities for growth and development.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Holder of Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management planning, project management methods, stakeholder management
• Knowledgeable in using any project management tools.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Technical Competencies:

The applicant is expected to have the following:

• Understanding of program and project management principles, theories, and practices
• Project management skills
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent in business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Team Player