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Director Opportunity & Engagement Setup (OES) Leader

KPMG

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$171–311K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$171–311K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

KPMG is seeking a Director Opportunity & Engagement Setup (OES) Leader for its Advisory Operations organization. The leader will advise the OES team, maintain knowledge of opportunity-processing systems and processes, and partner with Advisory Operations and leadership to support client-facing professionals. The role also includes coordinating team performance, coaching direct reports, and managing complex projects. Applicants need at least eight years of recent professional services experience and a bachelor's degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership Decision-MakingOpportunity ProcessingOpportunity ManagementClient InvestmentsDeal-ShapingSenior Leader PartnershipInfluencing DecisionsConsensus BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailPrioritizationIndependent WorkProject ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Qualifications

8+ Years Professional Services ExperienceBachelor's Degree

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currentlyseeking an Director Opportunity & Engagement Setup (OES) Leader to join ourAdvisory Operations organization.

Responsibilities:

Advise the OES team on key leadership decisions and initiatives, and implement best practices that adapt the support model to evolving technologies

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of opportunity-processing systems and processes-including CLEAS/CEAC, SAN, pricing, client investments, and deal reviews-and design enhancements as needs evolve

Partner with Advisory Operations and Advisory Leadership to ensure the OES support model meets the needs of client-facing professionals across Transactional, Investment, and Deal Review Board business and system processes

Coordinate with KJESS Leadership and foster collaboration across the OES team to meet or exceed SLAs, KPIs, and CPIs

Lead, manage and coach direct reports and their counselees, removing barriers so OES colleagues can perform at their best

Manage complex projects or tasks from start to completion and track progress as requested by Advisory Leadership

Qualifications

Minimum of eight years of recent professional services experience, which may include client delivery experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders, with the ability to influence decisions and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Strong knowledge of the business processes and systems that support opportunity management, client investments, and deal-shaping activities

Proven ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional teams comprising participants and stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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)

For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $147000 to $270000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. The current full market salary range for this job level is disclosed below. This broader range represents potential future income growth available over the course of a career in this position. Potential income growth is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, performance, job responsibilities, experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5570_9_26

California Salary Range: $171000 - $311000

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are 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 federal, state or local laws. The attached link “https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? ”contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$171,000.00 - $311,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55401

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

139013-A

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 695 open Operations Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$171–311K/yr
  • US median$150–215K/yr481 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $241K, is 37% above the US median midpoint ($176K) — in the top quarter of Operations Leadership salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Operations Leadership jobs in Minnesota and 695 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Operations Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (567 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 212 of the 695 open Operations Leadership jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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