Description:

Looking forward to a data-driven career in a dynamic environment? KPMG is now on the lookout for young talents to join the Lighthouse Centre of Excellence’s Project Management Team.

This role exists to independently manage small-scale data-driven projects (and assist on medium/large-scale projects) from the end-to-end project lifecycle. This role will bring exposure to both external & internal projects across solutions such as Business Intelligence, Data Management System, Software & Application and Intelligent Automation.

You will be working closely with a wide range of business and technology professionals to ensure projects are delivered on time and with quality.

Inspire Confidence. Empower Change.

KPMG the Clear Choice

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project activities from requirement gathering to deployment phase to ensure that projects are delivered on-time and achieves the final project objectives
• Escalate project risk and stay in constant status communication with relevant stakeholders (external & internal)
• Superior follow-up skills to ensure that actions are completed, and issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Track and monitor project progress/status, prepare project status slides and lead internal project alignment meetings
• Prepare documents such as User Requirement Specification (URS) documents, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases
• Perform internal testing of the solutions developed
• Ensuring proper documentation and filling of final deliverables
• Assist with the preparation of project planning and timeline requirements for new proposals
• Translate technical requirements/jargons to business user
• Encouraged to equip yourself with different types of skillsets by exploring other areas of work within Lighthouse such as Data Analytics, Software Development, Intelligent Automation, and Data Engineering.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree with a quantitative focus or IT-related, such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics/Science, Accounting & Finance, Actuarial Science.
• Independent, organised, results oriented, teamwork spirit and ability to undertake multiple tasks to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skill, critical-thinking and clear thought process.
• Systematic troubleshooting approach, coupled with strong communication skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Prior professional experience in project delivery / project coordination will be an added advantage. Client-facing experience will also be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of data analytics, robotic process automation, software & application development, is not required but will be an added advantage.
• Prior knowledge/application of Microsoft Project / Visio software or any other Project Management Tool will be an added advantage.
• Selected candidate is expected to upskill on project management knowledge and obtain accreditation such as PMP and Scrum Master.