Job Description

KPMG in Romania is one of the world’s leading providers of Audit, Tax and Advisory services. At KPMG we run our firm just as effectively as we support and strengthen our clients’ businesses. That means hiring talented people to help develop and manage our brand, publish our thought leadership, control our finances, run our IT infrastructure, and support our professionals in the field.

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career, you choose to inspire confidence and empower the change around you.

KPMG ’s vision is to recruit extraordinary people and build extraordinary professionals.

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the coordination and delivery of digital and operational projects. This role is ideal for someone with 2–4 years of experience in project management who wants to grow further in project management, working in a structured, collaborative, and technology‑enabled environment.

You will support project execution, ensure proper tracking and documentation, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and contribute to improving operational processes. The role combines hands‑on project coordination with exposure to project governance, reporting, and continuous improvement practices.

The Blueprint of Your Role

• Global Career Architecture Role (GCA) - our global framework to define objective criteria for each role in KPMG
• GCA Family & Sub-family: 5.II – Operations / Business Support
  Career Level: Level 5 – Senior Team Member 2

Why join us?

Clarity (GCA): You will have a clearly defined role aligned with our global capability architecture. You’ll know exactly what’s expected, how your work connects to the business, and how you can grow within the team.

Fair Evaluation (Korn Ferry): We use a global methodology to assess responsibilities, behaviors, and skills — ensuring transparency in how performance and potential are evaluated.

What will you actually do?

• Project coordination & support You will support business owners and senior leaders in planning and coordinating activities, track timelines and milestones, monitor action items, and ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Reporting & documentation You will prepare standard project reports, dashboards, presentations, and templates, helping ensure clear visibility on progress, risks, and dependencies. You will maintain structured documentation in line with internal standards.
• Stakeholder communication You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and selected suppliers to gather information, clarify requirements, follow up on deliverables, and facilitate smooth communication across workstreams.
• Operational support You will contribute to day‑to‑day operational activities related to project delivery, helping ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to internal procedures.
• Process improvement contribution You will support initiatives aimed at improving workflows, tools, and ways of working, suggesting incremental improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and collaboration.
• Governance & compliance support You will assist in maintaining alignment with internal policies, methodologies, and project management guidelines, supporting audits or internal reviews when needed.
• Requirements & specifications management: You will work closely with business owners to translate requirements into clear, structured specifications for the technology team, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical implementation. You will act as a main point of contact between business and technology, keeping all stakeholders aligned, clarifying requirements, managing expectations, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the delivery process.

Additional responsibilities (Project & operational support)

Alongside core project coordination activities, you will also contribute to strengthening project readiness and operational efficiency by:

• Coordinating preparatory and administrative tasks linked to project delivery.
• Supporting the tracking of deadlines, organizing documentation, and following up on action items.
• Assisting back‑office operations through the preparation of materials, templates, and operational reports.
• Acting as a liaison with clients and suppliers to ensure structured workflows and consistent information flow.
• Contributing to improving work routines by increasing clarity, consistency, and process discipline.
• Supporting the timely execution of activities required for smooth project delivery.
• Creating, updating, and improving tools, templates, and documentation used in service delivery.
• Participating in the updating of procedures, policies, and operational guidelines relevant to project activities.
  

What are we looking for?

• 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, project management support, PMO, operational roles, or similar positions, preferably in structured or technology‑enabled environments.
• A professional who brings structure, clarity, and a strong sense of ownership to project delivery. Someone who manages multiple priorities with ease and keeps workstreams well‑organized and on track.
• A clear and concise communicator, able to present information in a straightforward manner, prepare well‑structured project materials, and maintain effective interactions with teams, clients, and suppliers.
• A person comfortable navigating complexity, capable of analysing situations from different angles, identifying the essentials, and supporting sound decision‑making in fast‑moving environments.
• A profile that embraces digital tools and modern ways of working, with a genuine interest in improving workflows, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to more streamlined and consistent project operations.

KPMG in Romania offers:

• The chance to work in a professional environment, exceptional opportunities for career growth, as well as a strong learning and development culture. Attractive remuneration package.
• A combination of great jobs to work on.
• Constant technical training
• Great colleagues to work with.
• Relevant professional development and training.
• Continuous feedback from the people you work with, professional coaching and mentoring with any of the leaders in the firm.

Confidentiality

• Confidentiality will be ensured to protect the interests of applicants.
• Only preselected candidates will be invited to an interview.

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