Manager, Innovation
KPMG US
USD 91,770-212,750 / year
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Innovation to join our Global Business Services organization.
Responsibilities:
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=3647BPG_9_26 California Salary Range: $91770 - $212750
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Innovation to join our Global Business Services organization.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with leadership to identify and analyze high-impact AI opportunities by conducting process and organizational analyses, synthesizing complex insights, and developing robust business cases to build the case for change
- Act as a thought partner on the practical application of AI, bringing new ideas to shape our transformation roadmap and contributing strategic thinking to the broader GBS AI adoption strategy
- Lead the execution of approved AI initiatives, overseeing the delivery lifecycle from detailed scoping, resource and stakeholder mobilization, and build/test through to full-scale deployment; build and manage robust project plans, lead requirements gathering, and document current and future-state delivery models to ensure complex, large-scale AI solutions are delivered on-time, in-scope, and to the highest quality standard
- Serve as a trusted advisor and crucial liaison between internal business stakeholders and technical development teams, proactively managing expectations and navigating complex organizational dynamics to ensure alignment
- Drive program governance by creating and presenting clear status reports and executive-level updates to keep leadership appraised of progress, risks, and key decisions, while also developing compelling case studies to articulate business impact
- Mobilize, provide clear direction and effectively work with diverse, global project teams comprised of solution architects, business analysts, technical developers and functional experts fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that produces high-quality work product
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
- Minimum five years of recent experience in program management, business transformation, management consulting, or a technology-focused project delivery role; demonstrated experience contributing to the identification and analysis of business opportunities, as well as leading multiple project workstreams or engagements to completion
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Direct experience working within a Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, or Corporate Services environment, with exposure to common functions like Finance, HR, or Marketing is preferred
- Solid understanding of service delivery models and the evolving integration of digital and human labor; proven ability to leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities to introduce AI into project execution and team workflows; strong working knowledge of the current AI landscape, particularly Agentic AI and large-scale Generative AI solutions is preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to work in a high-pressure, remote/distributed team environment and react quickly to problems and issues for multiple projects, with ability to apply critical thinking to each situation
- Experience working effectively on a global team, collaborating with colleagues across different cultures and time zones along with prior consulting experience in a client-facing or internal advisory role are preferred; exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex problems and influence a variety of stakeholders
- 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)
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=3647BPG_9_26 California Salary Range: $91770 - $212750
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

















