Senior Manager - FS People Consulting (MEC) in London

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead major people‑focused transformation projects. You will drive complex change programs, including those related to new operating models, digital transformations (such as ERP implementations) and global business services. Your role will guide clients from developing change strategies and aligning leaders, through planning and designing organisations, to fully implementing changes (people transitions, culture shifts, and learning programmes). Experience working in the Middle East and understanding local cultural and business practices is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement – Lead complex people‑centric transformations for FTSE 100 and financial services clients, integrating with multi‑disciplinary teams and providing people‑side leadership. Build strong client relationships and help generate new business.
• Practice Development – Innovate our Behavioural Change Management and People‑Centric Transformation offerings, tools and assets; lead internal knowledge sharing and skills development.
• Team Leadership – Coach and develop consultants, supporting their career progression.
• Regional Focus – Travel frequently to the Middle East to work with KPMG firms and clients on‑site.
• Change Strategy – Define clear approaches for organisational shifts.
• Stakeholder & Leadership Alignment – Ensure key individuals are united behind transformation goals.
• Impact Assessments – Identify and plan for the effects of change on people and processes.
• Effective Change Delivery – Implement engaging campaigns, clear communications and targeted learning initiatives.
• Business Readiness – Ensure organisations are prepared for new ways of working.
• Deployment – Oversee the rollout of new solutions and local adaptations.
• Measuring Change – Track progress and demonstrate value.
• Change Management Tools – Possess a strong understanding of relevant tools.
• Core Consulting Skills – Proposal development, team and risk management, influencing stakeholders and navigating complex situations.
• Skills & Learning – Identify skills gaps and build skills uplift plans.
• Target Operating Model – Support org structures/redesign to support a new operating model from a people lens.
• Middle East Client Experience – Apply a nuanced regional understanding to projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record as a consultant leading transformation programmes.
• Broad experience in people and change management, with knowledge of learning, talent and target operating models.
• Experience with digital transformations, including ERP implementations.
• Strong stakeholder and leadership alignment skills.
• Ability to manage risk, influence stakeholders and navigate complex situations.
• Ability to coach and develop consultants.
• Valid license to travel frequently to the Middle East.

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As a People Practice Consultant within KPMG Advisory, you will be an integral part of a growing team dedicated to transforming organisations through a people‑centric lens. This role focuses on delivering the people agenda within large‑scale transformation programmes and modernising HR functions. You will leverage expertise across our four key capability areas: People‑Centric Transformation, Workforce Transformation, Learning Solutions, and HR Transformation. The role primarily supports Financial Services clients in the Middle East, drawing upon KPMG’s UK People Practice expertise. The UK practice is part of a global network offering Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services, supported by over 16 000 colleagues worldwide.