Manager, People & Change

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead and deliver large-scale organizational and HR transformation initiatives while advising clients on future-ready operating models and AI-enabled workforce strategies. Manage client engagements, foster senior-level relationships, and support business development activities to grow the People & Change practice.

Job details

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. Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service? KPMG's People & Change Advisory Practice transforms organizations by changing the way people lead, manage, and develop. In an age of constant disruption, evolving workforce expectations, rapid AI adoption, and ongoing business transformation, we help organizations deliver sustainable value through their people and organizational agenda. We partner with clients to develop future-ready operating models, workforces, and leadership capabilities that enable lasting transformation and business success. Our People & Change Advisory team is seeking a Manager to strengthen our Management Consulting practice. We are looking for an experienced professional with expertise in organizational transformation, change management, HR transformation, workforce strategy, and AI-enabled ways of working. The successful candidate will work alongside senior leaders to help organizations navigate complex transformations, accelerate adoption, and realize measurable business outcomes. What you will do Lead and deliver large-scale organizational transformation initiatives, including workforce transformation, organizational redesign, operating model transformation, and enterprise change management programs. Advise clients on HR Transformation initiatives, including HR operating model design, employee experience, workforce planning, talent strategy, workforce optimization, and HR function effectiveness. Support organizations in preparing for and implementing AI-enabled workforce transformation, including Generative AI adoption, workforce readiness, capability building, change impact assessments, and employee enablement strategies. Facilitate executive workshops, leadership alignment sessions, stakeholder engagement activities, and transformation planning exercises. Partner with senior client stakeholders to identify organizational challenges and develop practical, people-centered solutions. Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality delivery, strong project governance, and effective risk management. Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams and build long-term relationships across organizations. Support business development activities, proposal development, market pursuits, thought leadership, and the growth of People & Change offerings. Develop intellectual property, insights, and market-facing content related to Change Management, HR Transformation, Future of Work, Workforce Transformation, and AI Adoption. Coach and mentor consultants and senior consultants while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team. Support engagement economics, resource planning, and overall project delivery excellence. What you bring to the role Prior consulting firm experience in HR or Workforce Transformation Experience leading transformation programs in areas such as HR Transformation, Workforce Transformation and Talent Transformation Consulting experience in heavy industry sectors such as mining, shipping etc. Demonstrated experience leading consulting teams to deliver HR or Workforce Transformation engagements Demonstrated success managing complex transformation initiatives within consulting, professional services and large organizational environments. Experience supporting HR Transformation initiatives involving HR service delivery, talent management, workforce planning, employee experience, operating model design, or HR technology implementations. Understanding of Generative AI and emerging technologies, including their impact on organizations, employees, leadership, and workforce transformation. Experience facilitating workshops and engaging senior leaders to drive alignment and decision-making. Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering engagements on time, on budget, and with high client satisfaction. Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills. Strong relationship-building, business development, and client management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members. A passion for innovation and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve delivery excellence and client outcomes. Willingness to travel as required to support client engagements KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $112,000 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires prior consulting experience in HR or workforce transformation with a proven track record of leading complex organizational change programs. Candidates must possess strong project management skills, expertise in emerging technologies like Generative AI, and the ability to facilitate executive-level workshops.