Lead Eng II, Tech Product Manager

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer II, Tech Product Manager to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation of user-centric software solutions to address business needs; execute user needs analysis, and define workflows, user stories, use cases, sprint roadmaps, test cases, and acceptance criteria
• Lead and conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) for emerging Microsoft 365 technologies and applications to assess their viability and business value; design and execute testing plans for new features and product releases, gathering user feedback, and ensuring a smooth rollout
• Run product consultation meetings and provide status updates to internal and external stakeholders; prepare runbooks, training material and other required documentation in conjunction with US firm Org Change Management team
• Conduct security and risk reviews to obtain approvals for firmwide rollout
• Monitor innovative trends and external market changes with respect to business solutions related to market-leading collaboration and knowledge capabilities
• Serve as a Level 3 point of contact for technology operation issue resolution
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in designing, testing, documenting, and implementing software business applications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 (MS Teams) products, features, geo implications and licensing models with their implications for feature availability and cost management; proven ability to apply principles of Knowledge Management models, processes, and technologies
• Familiarity with E-5 Microsoft 365 configurations
• Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle, including data analysis, product business analysis, testing, and operationalization using Agile Scrum methodologies
• Solid experience in solutioning collaboration and knowledge-driven applications and solutions; familiarity with UX design processes and methodologies
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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