The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects and supporting the Client’s program managers and portfolio leads throughout the project lifecycle from project initiation to project closure.

OVERVIEW:

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KPMG Jamaica has a delivery center named “Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS)” operating from Kingston, which is contracted to provide back-office support to its member firm KPMG United States (“the Client”).

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JOB SUMMARY:

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The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects and supporting the Client’s program managers and portfolio leads throughout the project lifecycle from project initiation to project closure. You are also responsible for supporting the development and execution of the change management and communication strategy and program to ensure that the project plan is sound, and its progress is reported regularly so that the execution stays within the approved budget and schedule.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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Service Delivery

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• Manage overall project execution across process areas to ensure objectives and desired outcomes are met
• Collaborates with internal customers and teams to develop and maintain project and/or program artifacts, such as scope, approach, solution, plan, resources, estimates, etc.
• Gathers and documents business requirements in development of business case.
• Assist with developing budget forecasts, along with tracking and managing project costs; ensuring project remains within budget.
• Facilitate team meetings, publish meeting notes, and action items, ensure follow up with team members, update project documents and systems, ensure timely completion of action items
• Collaborates and supports Program Manager with project oversight and status reporting for overachieving program.
• Adhere and contribute to project/program management standards and processes, including tools and reporting.

• Communicate project status and be the project advocate; take responsibility for proactive risk and issue management; ensure mitigating strategies or contingencies are appropriately 

• action in a timely manner
• Cultivate productive relationships between local and Client’s teams’
• Effectively communicate with the Client to understand any changes to the Client’s departmental policies, processes, and procedures, and implement affected changes

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 7 years project management experience required.
• Project Management Program (PMP) certification a plus
• Strong leadership ability is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in related skillsets
• Ability to perform work that is varied and somewhat difficult in nature
• Ability to perform work with minimal to moderate supervision; able to apply and interpret business rules and concepts in daily work.
• Project management experience implementing human resource process/technology projects preferred

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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• Expected to work in a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between working from home in Jamaica and being in the office. You will be required to spend a minimum of five days each month in the office, though this number may increase depending on business needs.
• Expected to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Will be working primarily in a paperless environment and expected to be using information systems for the entire workday to access data or perform activities
• May be required to work extended hours periodically or on public holidays

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Apply Today! If you're ready to take your career to the next level. Let's achieve excellence together!

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We thank all interested applicants however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.​

Learn more about K-JESS here: K-JESS Homepage

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