Overview
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tech Product Management to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.
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, supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. KPMG is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're passionate about your future, join our team.
Responsibilities
- Manage the overall delivery of technology products for KPMG Emerging Technology products and releases using agile and other product management methodologies; set tactical plans to execute strategic objectives of the programs; ensure development of actionable strategies aligned with firm priorities
- Resolve conflicts between individuals and teams with an assertive but friendly attitude; provide effective methods for managing and resolving impediments
- Act as an expert in estimation and planning techniques; explain and teach release planning in an empirical environment; clarify differences between Scrum Scaling frameworks and approaches
- Advocate for modern agile software development and organizational practices, such as XP, CI / CD, DevOps, TDD, and more; automate the flow of project status and facilitate continuous, real-time transparency for effective communication and decision making
- Assist with coaching and training individuals, teams, and programs to clarify goals, break anti-patterns and put plans in place to achieve stronger results; use different agile techniques to improve efficiency of the development team
- Coach product owners on managing a scaled product backlog of epics and features; facilitate decision making with product owners and architects; mentor a product owner in backlog creation, management, and refinement; protect the team in a sprint and improve flow of work across boundaries
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum eight years of recent experience with multiple agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe, Lean, and more); ability to adapt approach to fit team and product environmentBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; relevant practitioner level certifications (PSM II / CSP) are preferredDeep expertise in building trust, safety, and effective communication within teamsProven track record in facilitating, coaching, and mentoring teams and leaders in agility to deliver high-impact, high-quality software sustainablyExperience with full software development lifecycle, advocating for modern agile practices, collaborating with non-agile teams; technical experience developing software, portfolio planning, and business experience; experience with agile tools and scaling across multiple teams is a plusExcellent visualization skills with ability to explain and create visual radiators; strong system-level thinking and ability to impact program dynamicsStrong verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels; ability to prioritize, delegate, and foster high-performance teams; strong interpersonal, troubleshooting, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAuthorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG will not sponsor for this opportunityNotes
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status. Salary ranges and benefits information are provided in accordance with local regulations and company policies. No phone calls or agencies please.
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