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KPMG US · 1 day ago

Audit Lead Specialist, Digital Innovation

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, known for fostering a supportive and innovative work culture. They are seeking a Lead Specialist I in Digital Innovation to drive Audit Innovation strategy, develop strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure effective project management within the Audit Technology organization.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Articulate Audit Innovation's strategic direction and objectives, supporting the development and maintenance of an innovative culture; collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities, create solutions, and develop key internal and external materials supporting Audit Innovation strategy

Build and nurture strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring effective solution development and execution; monitor and report portfolio status, providing meaningful insights on progress and financial metrics to Audit Innovation and functional leadership

Apply foundational project management skills, including project planning, risk and issue management, business requirements documentation, use case development, test planning, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects are well-resourced, on track, and on budget; advise top leadership on innovative methods to achieve operational, functional, and business targets, measuring impact against Technology Strategy goals

Develop actionable insights from project management tools, data analysis, and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement in Technology Strategy; facilitate workshops, ideation sessions, and design sprints with client organizations to prioritize business requirements for technology products and services

Contribute expertise to Technology Strategy initiatives, ensuring organizational methods and approaches remain at the forefront of industry change; cultivate relationships with a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and developers to enhance Technology Strategy processes

Stay informed on emerging Technology Strategy practices to continuously improve existing methodologies; serve as the primary contact for key stakeholders, managing information flow, work prioritization, and decision-making within the Technology Strategy work area

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

Audit experienceEmerging technologiesProject managementData analysisAgile methodologiesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum five years of audit experience with a minimum two years of recent experience in assessing emerging technologies and trends, such as in artificial intelligence, and fostering a culture of innovation to advance business objectives

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Strong skills in project management, including planning, risk and issue management, use case development, and familiarity with Agile methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders, present business cases, and manage information flow

Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, use data analysis and stakeholder feedback to derive actionable insights, and measure the impact of initiatives against strategic goals

Deep knowledge in areas such as emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)