Senior Manager, Resource Management, Audit BC at KPMG

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resource Management, Workforce Optimization, Capacity Planning, Relationship Building, Change Management, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Resource Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring, Data Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Budgeting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver The Resource Management team is part of KPMG’s National Audit & Assurance Resource Management Team, leading initiatives that centralize, standardize and automate processes to effectively deploy resources in support of high quality, efficient audits. The Senior Manager, Resource Management role is part of the Audit BC team and can be located in our Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Victoria, Prince George, Vernon, Kamloops, or Kelowna office. Key responsibilities include mentoring and supporting the GEO Resource Management Team, optimizing resource allocation and capacity planning, and maintaining strong relationships with Audit & Assurance leadership. The role also supports forecasting and capacity analysis related to hiring, attrition, promotions, and other workforce metrics to deliver data-driven insights that improve resource allocation and utilization. What you will do Documentation of System of Quality Management (SoQM) Controls, including follow-up with Leadership and resources, and working with National SoQM team with process updates. In conjunction with Leadership, monitor monthly and annual headcount plans Lead and coach a GEO Resource Management Team. Drive consistency within the GEO in implementing and executing National Resource Management guidelines. Support and contribute improvements to National Resource Management tools and processes such as Firmwide Scheduling Tool, Standard Reporting, and Engagement Budget Tool. Produce and provide input to Leadership with utilization reports, forecasts and variance reports. Understand engagements that require staffing. Identify available resources, matching skills with engagement requirements. Where required, facilitate the use of resources from within other GEOs. Provide advanced warning of resource availability to GEO Leadership and National Resource Management Team Proactively monitor and measure process and systems compliance for all assigned resource. Ensure that chargeable and non-chargeable time for all levels are up to date in the scheduling tool. Support staffing across GEO and facilitate conflict resolution with respect to staffing Utilizing our engagement budget tool, work with engagement teams to allocate resources for new client engagements and maintain schedules of existing engagements Build relationships with key stakeholders including Learning and Development, Audit Quality, Audit Operations, National Resource Managers and Leaders across Audit, Tax and Advisory. Engage regularly with Develop Partners, Functional Managing Partners, Audit & Assurance Partners and Resource Managers across the country. Drive process consistency and efficiency across GEO. What you bring to the role 5+ years of Resource Management, Workforce Optimization or other related experience. Strong relationship building skills with experience in engaging leaders at all levels and partnering with internal teams; An agent of change, you are open minded, practical and agile with change and effectively manage pressure; Ability to work and navigate effectively in a matrix organization/partnership structure; Strong computer skills, Power BI, MS word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with resource forecasting tools is an asset KPMG BC Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $130,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

Responsibilities

Lead the GEO Resource Management Team to optimize resource allocation, capacity planning, and workforce metrics for Audit & Assurance. Maintain strong relationships with leadership and ensure compliance with System of Quality Management (SoQM) controls and national guidelines.