Associate Director, Transformational Change

KPMG's Transformational Change is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Associate Director to play a crucial role in leading the Transformational Change team as well as steering the direction of transformation projects in our Adelaide Office. This role involves leading and executing large-scale change initiatives that enable organisations to achieve their strategic objectives through a people-centric approach. The Associate Director will be responsible for ensuring that the value from transformation programs is fully realised by preparing, equipping, and supporting individuals to adopt change, thereby organising them to function successfully within a new environment that may include the integration of novel technologies, operational models, or customer service methodologies.

**Your Opportunity**:
To support our growing Transformation Services Group we have an exciting opportunity for an Assoicate Director to join and lead our Change Management team

As an Associate Director in the team you will be responsible for:

- Driving business development objectives in order to expand work opportunities and grow pipeline and revenue.
- Building strong client relationships at senior level and navigate and negotiate complex business situations.
- Leading a team of change management professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to drive project success and professional growth.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, where new ideas and innovative approaches to change management are actively encouraged and explored.
- Developing and executing innovative change management strategies and plans that maximise employee adoption and usage while minimising resistance.
- Engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders to gain commitment and support for the change, acting as a trusted advisor in transformational practises.
- Designing and delivering impactful communications related to change initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and maximum reach across the organisation.
- Conducting impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders to support the change management strategy.
- Measuring and monitoring the progress of change adoption and adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
- Managing the risks and issues that can affect the success of the change, proactively addressing any potential resistance.

**How are you extraordinary?**
- You are passionate about the importance of **fantastic communication** to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
- You have a **positive attitude** and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.
- You are a **teambuilder** who does your best work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team around you to collaborate, share ideas, and learn together.
- You are a **relationship builder**, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- You are tuned in to **business development opportunities**, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material.

**Your Experience**:
At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, organisational development, psychology, or related field; advanced certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a change management leadership role, consulting or in-house, with a proven track record of delivering successful transformational change initiatives.
- Experience in design, conducting and managing Change Management activities including strategies, plans, impact assessments and readiness assessments, implementation plans.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate teams towards a common goal.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on detail and delivering results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the aptitude for building relationships at all levels of an organisation.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage complex situations adeptly.
- Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills

**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 skil