Technology Advisory Manager

Job Description

About the Team

KPMG Enterprise is a specialist division of KPMG Australia, dedicated to supporting mid-market organisations with their technology strategy, growth, and transformation. We work with a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, family businesses, private clients, purpose-led organisations, government, education, and fast-growing companies. What makes our work exciting is the opportunity to help these organisations transform end-to-end—from front-of-house customer experiences to back-of-house operations.

Our Enterprise Technology Advisory team is at the forefront of this transformation, guiding clients through complex technology initiatives and helping them build scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

About the Role

As a Manager in the Enterprise Technology Advisory team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering technology advice and solutions to our clients. You will:

• Guide clients through complex technology initiatives, shaping architectural strategies and delivering future-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyse, workshop, and generate actionable insights.
• Support engagement pursuits including opportunity identification, qualification, and planning.
• Contribute to the development of service offerings across IT strategy, business transformation, and technology growth.
• Invest in your own development to become one of KPMG's future technology leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present architectural roadmaps, solution blueprints, and technical assessments.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical audiences.
• Apply structured thinking and analysis techniques to ambiguous problems.
• Link business processes to technology requirements through process architecture and design.
• Drive client delivery around data and architecture capabilities.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Stay curious and informed about emerging technologies and trends.

Experience

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, data management, and digital transformation.
• A strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the Education sector.
• Experience in data analytics, data governance, and AI strategy.
• You're a skilled project manager with a passion for strategic thinking and the ability to drive initiatives from concept to completion—establishing project scope, defining performance baselines, setting key milestones, creating work breakdown structures, and managing resources effectively
• Experience working in a technology role at an educational institution (e.g., university) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with education-specific platforms such as LMS, SIS, and EdTech solutions.
• Experience in a data/AI advisory role or similar consulting environment.

How Are You Extraordinary?

• You're a big-picture thinker with the ability to see projects through from start to finish.
• You're a natural teambuilder who thrives in diverse, multidisciplinary environments.
• You communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally.
• You're passionate about learning and exploring emerging technologies.
• You bring structured problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Commerce, or a related field.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, PMP or equivalent (highly desirable).
• Certifications in DMBOK, Azure Data/AI Fundamentals, or Generative AI are also valued.

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.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

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