Program / Delivery Director (Large Deals) - Africa

The Program / Delivery Director is an Associate Director-level role accountable for the hands-on leadership and commercial management of KPMG Technology & Innovation's (T&I) largest, most complex multi-country delivery engagements across Africa. This role is strategic in preventing margin leakage as deal volumes grow, ensuring that large-scale technology transformation programmes are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and at the quality standard required to sustain client relationships and KPMG's reputation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Outcome Ownership: Serve as the primary owner of delivery outcomes for engagements valued at USD 5M or more.
• Programme Governance: Work in close partnership with Domain Leads, Architecture Leads, and PMO teams to maintain programme health.
• Commercial Management: Oversee the financial management of programmes, including tracking and managing programme P&L to ensure profitability.
• Transformation Delivery: Lead large-scale technology transformation programmes (including ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital) across various African markets.
• Partner Management: Manage delivery teams from alliance partners such as Microsoft, ServiceNow, SAP, and Oracle within a formal programme structure.
• Quality Standards: Ensure all projects are delivered at the high standard required to maintain the firm's reputation.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Education: A relevant university degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Certification: Mandatory certification in programme management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or MSP).
• Professional Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in technology programme delivery.
• Specialized Experience: At least 5 years of experience managing programmes valued at USD 5M+ in a consulting or systems integration context.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale technology transformation programmes (ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, digital) across multiple African markets.
• Partner Experience: Experience managing teams from major alliance partners like Microsoft, ServiceNow, SAP, or Oracle.
• Financial Acumen: Strong capability in financial management with experience in project-based P&L management.

How to Apply

Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application.

1. Complete the application form here: KPMG Application Form
2. Send your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Program / Delivery Director (Large Deals) - Africa’ in the subject line.

Please note that roles will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.