Project Management Professional – COO Office

You will support the COO-Office in successfully implementing strategic projects, establishing project management standards and ensure adherence to the timelines to meet the ultimate goal.

Zurich
Upon agreement
60 % - 100 %

Your contribution to KPMG

  • Coordinate and administer internal strategic projects in the responsibility of the COO with regards to overall planning, time management, scope management, financial management etc.
  • Support the project managers and the entire project team with project management skills and PMO expertise
  • Monitor project reporting and assist project team in reporting to Senior Management and stakeholders and prepare regular status reporting for the engagement leadership
  • Plan, prepare and support decision meeting and document meeting results
  • Ensure cross-program dependencies are managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained
  • Manage and compile project related financial and KPI information
  • Define and align project management, governance and PMO standards and establish these frameworks for program and project management for all COO strategic projects
  • Support the Organizational Change Management stream with your expertise

This is what makes you successful

  • Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • 3-4 years of professional experience in the field of project management and as a strategic or operational PMO
  • Experience to coordinate and work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Existing skills in designing and conducting workshops
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with all levels of hierarchy
  • Very structured and organized way of working with an intrinsic motivation to get things done
  • Experience in using Azure DevOps as an agile tool and first experience in Organizational Change Management are a plus
  • Proficient German and English skills

My personal “dare to” moment: Hélène

Your benefits

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.

  • Empowered to lead

    Responsibility from day one. That’s how we empower tomorrow’s business leaders at KPMG. You value your independence – and so do we. We cultivate an environment where you can unfold your potential.

    Empowered to lead
  • Your personal skillset

    From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

    Your personal skillset
  • Inspired to innovate

    As part of KPMG, you join other highly qualified and motivated professionals in an inspiring entrepreneurial environment. A clear mindset and strong opinions are not only encouraged at KPMG, but expected. When it comes to ideas, quality beats hierarchy.

    Inspired to innovate
  • New ventures

    KPMG thrives – and depends – on agility and change. Help shape the next generation of business with your open mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We constantly create room for your ideas to unfold.

    New ventures
  • Health & wellbeing

    We aim to encourage and support the health and wellbeing of our employees with a variety of offerings.

    Health & wellbeing
  • Connections that count

    With our culture of collaboration, you’ll automatically develop valuable and lasting links to colleagues and clients. Strengthen crucial connections further at in-house and external networking and social events.

    Connections that count

Are you interested?

KPMG as an employer

Become part of our Corporate Center team and successfully support us in the implementation of major projects within KPMG Switzerland. We offer you a challenging position in an entrepreneurial and international environment. In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute your experience and work closely with various teams (such as IT Services, Corporate Security, Quality & Risk Management, Human Resources, Facilities and the Office of the General Counsel).

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.

Do you have any questions?

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