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KPMG Global Services

Posted 16 Oct 2026

Senior Associate Director

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Employment
Full time
Posted
16 Oct 2026

About the role

•KPMG Global Services Delivery Platform (KGSDP) is looking for Senior Associate Director – Leadership Academy to own the strategy, design, and end-to-end delivery of leadership learning journeys for KGS Delivery Platform. This is a senior role that combines learning strategy, program architecture, and vendor ecosystem management to build scalable leadership capability solutions.Responsibilities•Own the leadership academy portfolio — design and curate learning journeys/programs for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior leadership cohorts.•Partner with stakeholders (Learning & Talent Development leaders, business sponsors, HRBPs) to translate leadership capability needs into structured learning solutions.•Lead empanelment, selection, and governance of external learning vendors, coaches, content providers, and platforms; negotiate commercials, SLAs, and manage vendor performance.•Drive end-to-end program management needs diagnosis, curriculum/journey design, vendor sourcing, scheduling, rollout, facilitation coordination, participant experience, and post-program evaluation (ROI/impact measurement).•Build and manage relationships with instructional designers, facilitators, coaches, and assessment providers to ensure quality and consistency of delivery.•Lead a small team of specialists; mentor and build capability within the team.•Own budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization for the leadership development charter.•Leverage learning technology (LMS/LXP), digital and blended formats, and emerging tools (AI-enabled learning, simulations, VR) to modernize delivery.•Track and report program effectiveness through data-driven dashboards, feedback loops, and stakeholder reviews.•Stay current on leadership development trends, competency frameworks, and assessment methodologies (e.g., 360s, psychometrics, assessment centers) to keep offerings future ready.•Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on leadership capability strategy and organizational development priorities.Qualifications

Educational qualifications

•MBA/PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed B-School (Tier 1/Tier 2 preferred).•Certifications in coaching, facilitation, psychometric tools (KornFerry, Hogan, MBTI, DiSC), or instructional design are an added advantage. 

Work experience

•15+ years of overall HR/L&D experience, with at least 7-10 years focused specifically on leadership development/talent development.•Prior experience in a Big 4 firm or large GCC handling a similar leadership academy role is strongly preferred.•Demonstrated experience managing empaneled vendor ecosystems — sourcing, contracting, and governing external L&D/coaching/content partners.•Proven track record of end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-geography leadership programs.•Experience working with global/matrixed stakeholders and senior leadership audiences.•People management experience preferred.•Strong executive presence, stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, and program governance skills.

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