Senior Manager, Communications Advisory

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. Overview of the opportunity: KPMG in Canada is undergoing significant growth and is looking for an experienced senior communications leader to elevate strategic internal communications for its national Advisory practice. This communications role will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Advisory executive team in a fast-paced environment to evolve and deliver high-impact communications. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communications, as part of the National Marketing & Communications (NMC) team, the Senior Communications Manager will leverage their 10+ years of communications expertise as they work collaboratively with the Advisory business unit’s leadership team. This individual will build upon the foundation of existing communications programs, and roll up their sleeves to deliver results aligned to business objectives. The successful candidate will have proven senior-level internal communications experience, excellent writing skills and the ability to lead several projects simultaneously. What you will do Lead the development and execution of national internal communications strategies to support the Advisory business unit’s strategic objectives and service offerings. Collaborate with colleagues and leaders across the organization to understand business developments, build thoughtful messaging and execute flawlessly. Deliver exceptional service to stakeholders through high-quality work, strategic planning and attention to detail Responsible for managing the impact of the communications strategy and execution, ensure consistent service delivery, identify areas to increase value, mitigate issues, and bring solutions that align with the vision of the Advisory leadership team Keep a pulse on industry trends and translate that knowledge into messages that align to business priorities Create internal communications using a variety of mediums in multiple voices intended for different audiences At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this. What you bring to the role Great ideas! You love being innovative to deliver impactful results 10+ years of experience in communications roles, with 2+ years of experience at a senior level, leading strategic internal communications strategies and supporting executive communications Exceptional writing skills with ability to capture leadership voices in an engaging manner Excellent executive presence and comfort presenting ideas to senior stakeholders/executives Ability to deliver high-level, professional work quickly Strong project management experience Experience working in a complex matrix-style organizational structure is an asset Collaborative approach with the ability to spot and leverage synergies across teams and organizations Detail and deadline oriented Self-directed individual with an eagerness to excel and is accustomed to a fast-paced environment This is a remote/hybrid position.
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