Senior Manager - Director - Digital Consultant - Technology Procurement

About KPMG and the Role

KPMG is a globally recognized professional services firm known for its expertise and commitment to helping clients solve difficult problems, manage change, and grow their businesses. We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in commercial technology to join our Wellington office. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with varied projects across industries, delivering strategic and innovative technology procurement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' existing technology sourcing and service models to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design advanced sourcing strategies for technologies including software, cloud services, and artificial intelligence.
• Manage full lifecycle sourcing activities such as capability assessment, engaging potential suppliers, technical evaluation, contract negotiations, and implementing cutting-edge sourcing approaches.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into tailored procurement solutions.
• Assist in creating technology-related business cases by applying frameworks like Treasury’s Better Business Case methodology.
• Spot and pursue new business opportunities leveraging extensive technical expertise.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to foster continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the creation and promotion of innovative procurement products and services.
• Maintain high service standards by actively seeking and acting on client feedback.

Qualifications and Experience

• Between 4 to 10 years of relevant advisory experience in technology procurement or related fields, supported by a tertiary qualification.
• Strong foundational knowledge of technology solutions such as hyperscale cloud, SaaS platforms, and commercially available software packages.
• Proven track record with various aspects of the technology sourcing process, from strategy formulation to complex contract negotiations, including experience on buyer or vendor sides.
• Proficiency in developing RFx processes, defining requirements, or contract drafting and review, including service schedules.
• Understanding of the role and impact of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on service quality.
• Familiarity with modern technology licensing and pricing models like hyperscale cloud and SaaS.
• Skill in assessing Total Cost of Ownership to analyze long-term expenditure implications.
• Experience crafting business cases for technology investments.
• Background in business development and advisory services focusing on technology solutions.
• Experience supervising and providing leadership to staff.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication skills.
• A motivated, pragmatic approach to addressing technical challenges.
• Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and establish strong stakeholder relationships.

Additional Information

KPMG values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities, mental health needs, chronic conditions, or neurodivergent backgrounds. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process on request.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in annual incentive schemes.
• Opportunities for both local and international work assignments.
• Hybrid working options blending office, client sites, and home environments.
• Flexible leave policies, including options to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gender-neutral parental leave support, offering up to 18 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Payment for membership of a professional association of choice.
• Digital skill development through partnerships with Microsoft and bespoke learning pathways.
• Access to discounts on insurance, banking, and lifestyle products.
• Inclusion and diversity networks fostering a supportive environment.
• Engagement in firm-wide environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Social clubs and activities promoting community and wellbeing.
• Volunteer time off and involvement in citizenship initiatives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including flu shots, subsidized sports events, confidential counseling, extra wellbeing leave, and extensive online resources.

Recruitment Process

Recruitment is handled directly by KPMG's Talent Acquisition team without agency intermediaries unless necessary. Artificial intelligence tools may support application review but all final hiring decisions are human-led.