Technology Consulting, Manager (Cloud & Ai Architect)

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
In today's highly digitised world, businesses heavily rely on technology to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver seamless customer experiences. At KPMG, the Tech Consulting team plays a crucial role in helping organisations effectively navigate the complexities of change and unlock the full value of transformation, by charting out future-proof technology strategies that align with business goals, delivering cutting-edge solutions embracing emerging technologies, and assisting organisations in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with their technology landscape.
What you will do:

• Engage with C-suite and IT leadership to define cloud/AI strategy, business case and operating model, develop governance frameworks to manage risks and controls related to cloud and AI
• Responsible for current state assessment, requirement definition, solution design, architecture blueprint, technology roadmap, development and deployment of Proof of Concept (PoC) and enterprise-grade technology solutions.
• Evaluate technology risks associated with cloud and AI, provide independent risk assessments and quality reviews of solution architectures, technology selection, implementation/migration plans, AI/ML models, etc.
• Lead business development and presales efforts, including developing technical and consulting proposals, creating presentations and publications, and influencing IT stakeholders' solution decisions or non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with key technology alliances and professional service providers to evaluate and develop technology solutions and best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in cloud and AI technologies, market trends, and competitive insights;
  collaborate and share knowledge with the technical community, specifically in the cloud and AI space.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Tertiary Qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing solution architect or technical management role
• Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise cloud infrastructure/application and AI/generative AI solutions to deliver business value which are secure, scalable, reliable and effective for adoption
• Experience with cloud migration, DevOps/DevSecOps, containerization, microservices architecture
• Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and platforms such as machine learning, NLP, LLMs, and cloud-based AI services
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations and best practices related to cloud and AI development and deployment
• Experience with presales or sales process, with ability to lead discussions with senior management level
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities coupled with excellent communication, written, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Cloud professional certification such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Solution Architect, Azure Solutions Architect
• Experience in consulting, cloud/DevOps/AI strategy, business case and maturity assessment will be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Open AI or Google Gemini will be an added advantage
• Experience with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) will be an added advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge:
Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.