Manager, Leadership

**Manager - Leadership and Talent**

**Part-time 0.8 FTE**

**Fixed-term 9 months**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a **Leadership & Talent Manager, **in our internal Leadership and Talent team.

The role is focussed on managing a portfolio of Leadership and Talent (L&T) programs, being a trusted partner and adviser on divisional leadership and talent needs, reviewing offerings to ensure they are fit for purpose, fit for future, and align to our firm and Capability, Leadership, Talent and Culture (CLTC) functional strategic vision and core pillars. The role is a mix of solution design, program and change management, partnering, relationship management (divisional contacts, business leaders, vendors/suppliers, and People & Inclusion (HR) peers) and implementation (including Evaluation, Reporting and Data/Trend analysis).

**Your Opportunity**

Forming part of the Leadership and Talent team this role will play a key role in the deployment of Talent & Leadership solutions for the firm. In this role you will:

- Own and manage a Leadership & Talent portfolio of work including the end-to-end design, deployment, associated budget, and continuous improvement (including Risk and Quality lenses) of your portfolio
- Leveraging learning and workforce data and analytics, partner across P&I to provide trusted advice and recommendations on Leadership & Talent solutions and outcomes to nominated Division/s
- Contribute to the success of the entire Capability, Leadership, Talent and Culture Team, by role modelling values-led behaviours and inclusion, supporting team members, and proactively contributing to the L&T leadership team
- Fulfil the duties of a Performance Development Manager (PDM) by proactively coaching your direct report/s
- Manage relationships and contractual requirements with nominated Vendors/suppliers adhering to KPMG policies and approach
- Keep abreast of macro and micro trends in areas such as Leadership and Talent development, future of work, innovation and transformation

**How are you extraordinary?**

You are **_values and purpose-led _**with experience managing multiple projects to deliver world-class, leadership and talent solutions.

You show courage **_pushing traditional design boundaries_** and always place the **_People experience_** at the heart of your approach. You are driven to create meaningful development experiences for leaders focused on desired outcomes and away from ‘tick the box’ learning interventions.

You use best practice **_program and change management methodologies_** to mitigate risks associated with task and people impacts. Deliverables are high quality, on time, and within budget

**Qualifications**:
**Your Experience**

This is a high-energy leadership role with a number of key stakeholders. To keep pace with the T&L strategy, you'll need the following:

- Experience in leadership/executive development, learning and development and/or organisation development/talent management
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to design and implement innovative, world-class learning, leadership and capability development solutions
- Understanding of design thinking and customer centred design (CCD) is highly desirable
- Strong partnering skills to build effective working relationships and assimilate information efficiently at all levels
- Strong consulting skills - ability to understand the business, the challenges and realise this into clear solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence to outcomes
- Organisational Psychology qualification desired
- Experience working with leadership, psychometric and diagnostic tools e.g. The Leadership Circle
- Avid learner and deep passion for organisational and leadership development
- Independent thinker and purpose driven
- Ability to drive your own projects

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._