Manager, Strategy at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Strategy

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organisations in today's most important industries. 
• Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It is also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. 
• Our team works with clients on some of the largest, most complex and pressing strategic planning, operating model and programme implementation projects. 
• We are involved in many fascinating projects, some of which are helping our clients navigate digital disruption and the rapidly evolving business landscape. 
• We are working in sectors including financial services, telecommunications, technology, oil and gas, FMCG, services, non-profit and the public sector amongst others. We are currently seeking Managers to join our Strategy practice.

Job Details

• Take responsibility for leading consulting engagements that help our clients articulate transformational strategies, identify, design, and implement creative business solutions 
• Identify changes and recommend solutions that will typically involve a combination of customer, process improvement, digital transformation, and operational excellence outcomes
• Manage the day-to-day effort and work of the delivery team
• Lead workshops and present insights and recommendations enabled by strategic thinking, technical knowledge, and strong and clear communication skills
• Take responsibility for delivering high-quality deliverables and outcomes for our clients
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools and thought leadership papers
• Undertake and lead business development activities including the creation of compelling and differentiated value propositions in opportunity pursuits
• Support a high-performance culture through coaching and mentoring colleagues as they grow their capabilities, careers and client service impact.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Second Class Upper Degree 
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following industries: financial services, FMCG, technology, telecoms, or management consulting
• Experience across digital strategy and delivery, customer strategy, customer experience design, journey design, business transformation, innovation, and product development/management 
• An understanding of design thinking methodologies and its application to UX/CX 
• Experience or qualifications in Agile would be a plus
• Demonstrable experience leading project teams is a critical requirement
• Strong people management and development skills 
• Ability to plan, structure and prepare client-ready deliverables 
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex and ambiguous problems 
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Very good proficiency in MS Office suite is essential.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.