KPMG - Manager - IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

Manager - IT Strategy and Modern Tech (Enterprise Architecture)

Business Unit: Consulting

Service Line: CIOA

Location: Bengaluru

Job title: Make every day awesome at KPMG

Exp : 9+ Years, B.E. or B. Tech (only)+ MBA (Full Time)

About us:

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.

Job details:

- Proposed designation: Manager

- Role type: Individual contributor with engagement and team leadership responsibilities

- Reporting to: Senior Manager

- Geo to be supported: US/UK/ROW/Across geos/Other

- Work timings: 10 AM - 7 PM (Flexible based on project requirements)

Roles & responsibilities:

- Ability to drive engagements in the assessment of technology for organizations - IT Strategy, IT operating model, Enterprise Architecture, IT capabilities maturity assessment, IT processes re-engineering, Application rationalization, and IT organization as the primary point of contact from KDN (offshore) for the client facing KPMG team (onsite).

- Ability to manage client interactions, including workshops, SME sessions and walkthroughs. Candidate needs to be able to manage the client relationship through the duration of the engagement and beyond to not only manage outputs but also tangible outcomes with the client.

- Self-starter who can take accountability for their own utilization and support utilization growth across the team through onshore stakeholder management and networking.

- Provide IT function performance and cost reviews and benchmarking against leading practices; support IT organization development and transformation; and align business and IT strategy through effective IT governance frameworks.

This role is for you if you have the following:

Educational qualifications:

- Graduate in Engineering (preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology).

- MBA (preferably from Tier - 1 Institute in India or abroad).

Roles & responsibilities:

- Define enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, target-state blueprints and transition roadmaps; establish architecture governance frameworks, Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), design authority processes and decision-making mechanisms to guide technology investments and enable business and digital transformation.

- Facilitate architecture workshops and stakeholder discussions with business and technology leaders to validate the current state, define the target state, resolve cross-domain architecture decisions and build alignment on the transformation roadmap.

- Contribute to CIO Advisory initiatives and develop new approaches to help organizations transform their technology landscape and adopt emerging technologies.

- Engage business and technology stakeholders through interviews, workshops and architecture discovery sessions to understand strategic objectives, business capabilities, technology constraints and transformation priorities, and translate them into architecture requirements and decisions.

- Analyze architecture and portfolio data to identify technology duplication, lifecycle risks, capability gaps, technical debt, dependencies and rationalization opportunities; support application portfolio management and technology investment prioritization through executive-level insights and visualizations.

- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations that align with business requirements and constraints. Coordinate project activities across different teams and departments to ensure seamless execution and collaboration.

Come as you are:

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.

Mandatory technical & functional skills:

Work experience:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in technology advisory.

- Substantial hands-on experience in Enterprise Architecture assessments, target-state architecture definition, architecture governance, transformation roadmap development and hands-on experience with Enterprise Architecture platforms such as Ardoq, LeanIX, Alfabet, Bizzdesign or ABACUS, including repository management, capability modelling, application portfolio management and architecture reporting.

The candidate should demonstrate strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, along with experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. IT Strategy & Target Operating Model

2. Agile & DevOps Assessment/Transformation/Strategy

3. Digital IT Transformation

4. IT Organizational Design

5. IT Cost Optimization

6. Application Portfolio Rationalization

7. Emerging Technology Strategy (eg: Generative AI)

8. Business Requirements Gathering & Documentation

9. Process Mapping and Gap Analysis

- Proficient in preparing C-suite level Decks, Reports and Excel frameworks.

Preferred technical & functional skills:

- Certifications such as SAFe, Ardoq, TOGAF 9, COBIT 2019, ITIL 4.

- Good to have an understanding of generative AI and ability to create generative AI use cases and/or PoCs.

Key behavioural attributes/requirements:

- Superb problem solving, analytical skills and logical thinking ability.

- Excellent communication (written and oral) skills capable of discussing complex ideas with various groups, ranging from a board room to business unit leads.

- Good team player with strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.

- Motivation to learn new skills and be updated with latest technology trends in the market.

Other information:

- Interview process: Expected number of interview rounds - 3.

- Does the job role involve travelling: Based on project requirements, international travel might be required.

- Does the busy season apply to this role?: No.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit unfair treatment of applicants and employees and discrimination on any ground, including but not limited to, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, nationality, cultural origin, family or parental status, defense veterans, physical, mental or sensory disability or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable Indian laws and regulations.

Please be informed that KPMG Delivery Network Ltd (KDNI) and its related entities do not charge any money, fees or security deposits from its job seekers during the selection process nor it has authorized any individual or entity to charge such fees or money on its behalf. It has come to our knowledge that certain fraudulent individuals or placement agencies falsely claim to be the empaneled vendors or employees of KDN, offering misleading job opportunities in exchange for fees or security deposits.

We request you to be vigilant and not respond to any individuals or entities demanding fees or charges during the selection process with KDN, as we do not charge any money or fees from anyone seeking employment with us. In case of any suspicion, we encourage you to report the incident directly to us.

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