Senior Manager _ People and Change - Kenya at KPMG in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Senior Manager _ People and Change - Kenya

    KPMGNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    16 hours ago

    Apply by

    23 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Consulting & Professional Services
    Human Resources & Recruitment

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    Job Description

    KPMG Kenya is seeking a Senior Manager for its People and Change Consulting practice. This role leads the delivery of strategic human capital solutions and advisory services to optimize workforce performance. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving organizational design, change management, and operational efficiency to align HR strategies with business growth.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Plan and manage client engagements while providing quality work on the engagement.
    • Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to the engagement team to produce quality deliverables on time and on budget.
    • Manage engagements or projects to consistently achieve specific revenue and profit objectives and deliver designated engagement realization.
    • Ensure the quality of deliverables exceed client expectations.
    • Contribute to successful client oral presentations and industry round tables.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers at key clients.
    • Contribute to proposal development efforts.
    • Manage engagement risk and project budget.
    • Generate revenue as per the allocated target to meet the team budget.
    • Support the development of strong delivery teams, from recruitment, mentoring, on job development and retention.
    • Be valued by colleagues and direct reports as a team player and as a coach.
    • Involvement in community and office initiatives.
    • Contribute to thought leadership via at least three activities e.g. articles and speaking at events.
    • National / local training instructor.
    • Ensure continuous learning through compliance to Continuing Professional Development CPD hours.
    • Ensure 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.
    • Participate in Quality Performance Reviews QPR.
    • Be responsible for WIP management.
    • Ensure fees are billed in line with project milestone in engagement letters.
    • Drive accurate projections.
    • Leverage on client relationship and work with team members to ensure collections are done in line with agreed timelines.
    • Ensure projects are accurately priced to minimize write offs.
    • Ensure delivery teams are appropriately supervised, coached and supported to ensure no write off.

    Required Qualifications

    • Master's degree in Human Resources Management, or related relevant degree.
    • Must have Professional certifications/Membership – IHRM, SPHRi, PROSCI, Digital HR etc.
    • Minimum of 12 years of experience in management consulting.
    • Domain Expertise: Proven track record of various HR solutions with Subject Matter expertise in minimum 3 key solutions e.g.; Change Management, Target Operating Model TOM design, Strategic Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Organisation Design, Digital HR etc
    • Hands-on experience of financial budgeting, planning and managing
    • Demonstrated track record of quality work, project management and productive team interactions.
    • Demonstrate and articulate KPMG values as well as proven capability in: Commercial & Leadership Skills: Proven ability to drive revenue growth, lead complex proposal development, manage profitable client engagements, advise C-suite executives, oversee strategic client portfolios, and leverage strong commercial acumen and networking capabilities to deliver business growth.
    • Market Intelligence: Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
    • Proven experience in developing and executing business growth strategies that drive revenue, market expansion, and sustainable organizational success.
    • Financial Management Skills: Proven experience in financial budgeting, forecasting, planning, and management,
    • Enthusiastic approach to work, coupled with strong management and supervisory capabilities.
    • Compliant with the KPMG Code of Conduct, independence requirements, firm policies, and professional practice standards.
    • Demonstrates strong communication, report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and client environments.
    • Demonstrates resilience and tenacity, maintaining commitment and effectiveness in demanding situations.
    • Pragmatic Problem-Solving Skills: ability to handle and resolve uns

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Human Resources & Recruitment

    Minimum Experience

    12 years

    Education Level

    Master’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Human Resources

    Field of Study

    Human Resources Management

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to the KPMG Kenya careers portal or visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Show You Can Sell and Deliver People Change

    This is a senior consulting role, so the hiring team will be looking for someone who can both win work and run complex HR transformation projects profitably. Your CV and interview answers must prove you have done both, not just one.

    1. Lead with revenue impact: In your CV summary, quantify how you have grown revenue or managed budgets in past consulting roles. Use numbers like 'grew practice revenue by 20%' or 'managed a portfolio of KES 50M'. This immediately signals commercial acumen.

    2. Map your experience to their three solution areas: They want subject matter expertise in at least three areas like change management, TOM design, or workforce planning. Create a skills matrix in your CV that clearly shows which of their listed solutions you have delivered and with what results.

    3. Prepare a C-suite story: You will advise executives, so have a crisp story about a time you influenced a CEO or board. Focus on how you built credibility and got buy-in for a major change initiative.

    4. Show your delivery discipline: They care about WIP, billing, and write-offs. Be ready to explain how you track project financials, manage budgets, and ensure collections. Give a concrete example of a project you brought in on time and on budget.

    5. Prove your people development track record: As a senior manager, you will coach and mentor teams. Highlight instances where you developed junior consultants or improved team retention. Mention any formal mentoring or training roles.

    6. Bring a point of view on digital HR: They mention Digital HR as a key solution. Read up on current trends like AI in HR or HR analytics. Be ready to discuss how you have used technology to drive HR transformation in a client setting.

    7. Prepare for the 'why KPMG' question: Research KPMG's recent thought leadership and client wins in Kenya. Connect your experience to their market focus. Show you understand their values and quality standards.

    8. Practice articulating your value proposition: In interviews, they will probe your ability to generate revenue and manage risk. Prepare a 2-minute pitch that summarizes your unique blend of HR expertise, commercial drive, and leadership, with specific examples.

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    Tags

    change management
    organizational design
    strategic workforce planning
    leadership development
    digital HR