KPMG US is hiring: Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Communication i

Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Communication Join to apply for the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Communication role at KPMG US . KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Communications to join our Sourcing and Procurement organization. Overview KPMG US is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic communications for sourcing and third‑party risk initiatives, driving change management, and enabling adoption of key programs. Responsibilities Partner with leadership to craft and deliver high-impact communication materials, including executive presentations, newsletters, training content, and strategic messaging Collaborate with SSP/TPRM leadership, communications, and project teams to create internal strategic communications plans for projects and programs Coordinate with the organizational communications team on internal and external communications (suppliers, external-facing web pages) focusing on clear, concise, and consistent messaging and branding across all channels Lead change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and readiness evaluations to ensure successful adoption of key initiatives Design and execute integrated communication and training campaigns to promote compliance, engagement, and best practices across the sourcing and third‑party risk lifecycle Develop and implement a strategy to ensure all internal and external content is reviewed, organized, and refreshed on a periodic basis Qualifications Minimum eight years of recent and related change communication work experience, ideally supporting a Category Management, Sourcing or Procurement function Bachelor's degree or higher in a business and/or related discipline(s) from an accredited college or university required Solid experience in copywriting and editing Proven experience working for a large company driving enterprise change management communications by leveraging change management principles, methodologies, and tools Exceptional communication (verbal and written), presentation skills and leadership skills, executive presence and understanding of end-to-end source-to-pay and third-party risk processes preferred 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) Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, holidays, and a broad well-being program. Detailed benefit information is provided on the KPMG US Careers site. Equal Opportunity KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies, please. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function General Business #J-18808-Ljbffr