KPMG Delivery Network India (KDNI) is a diverse entity spread across multiple cities in India. We are an important part of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN), a global organization that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. Our team of over 3,000 professionals in India are known for their technical acumen and business insights, that come together to deliver exceptional client service.

When you join KDN, you’ll be a part of the wider KPMG global network working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to the clients of KPMG member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

As a KDN India colleague you will be helping to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology to create increased value, and working together with member firm colleagues across the globe to drive sustainable growth and help achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

As a firm, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion and equity at our workplace. We offer a safe and inclusive environment built on trust, where all our colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work and know that their uniqueness is valued.

Strong bilingual communication skills in Japanese (preferably JLPT/NAT N3 or above) to effectively interact with Japanese clients and stakeholders. 

Ability to clearly articulate requirements, issues, and solutions in both Japanese and English across cross-functional teams and delivering the bilingual project along onshore/offshore cordination

Strong command over both languages to influence key stakeholders through business acumen, technical understanding, and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment. 

Prior experience in managing expectations and driving alignment between Japanese-speaking stakeholders and global teams. 

Ability to understand functional and technical requirements in Japanese and deliver as per client expectations through effective communication 

Experience working in Japan or with Japan-based clients or team is an added advantage. 

Your Responsibilities ​

Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of transformation projects that align with our strategic objectives, from concept through to implementation and benefit realization.​

Lead the planning and implementation of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.​

Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, product development, operations, and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Manage and oversee the entire project lifecycle, from ideation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring high-quality deliverables.​

Drive innovation in product development and technology solutions by staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.​

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to innovate and optimize processes for better efficiency and effectiveness.​

Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports for transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management.​

Ensure projects adhere to frameworks, and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.​

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.​

Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, effectively communicating project goals, progress, and outcomes.​

Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support to strengthen capabilities across the transformation team.​

Anticipate and mitigate project risks, and resolve issues that arise, to keep projects on track.​

Facilitate the Scrum process from initiation through to delivery, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and practices, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Certifications

Required: PMP certification, Prince 2

Required: JLPT ( N1/N2/N3) or NAT ( N1/N2/N3)