KPMG - Team Lead/Manager - MSME

Job Description

Location : Kanpur

Position : MSME Team Lead (Manager) - IIDA

Band : Manager level (senior consultant within Government and Public Sector practice)

Role Summary : Lead the MSME portfolio for IIDA, driving program design and delivery for industrial infrastructure, MSME development, and investment promotion initiatives.

The role requires endto-end ownership of project delivery, stakeholder management with central/state government agencies, and building a highperforming team to execute multisector interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership : Lead design, planning, and implementation of MSME and industrial development programs; ensure alignment with government objectives and funding agency requirements.
• Project Delivery : Manage project lifecycle - inception, stakeholder consultations, diagnostics, strategy formulation, implementation support, and monitoring & evaluation.
• Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain relationships with government departments, PMUs, industry associations, and funding partners; represent the firm in highlevel meetings.
• Team Management : Hire, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team; allocate resources, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Technical Advisory : Provide subject matter expertise on industrial policy, MSME ecosystems, cluster development, and investment promotion; prepare policy briefs, concept notes, and technical reports.
• Quality and Compliance : Ensure technical rigor, compliance with procurement and reporting norms, and adherence to donor/agency guidelines.
• Business Development : Support proposal development, client pitches, and benchmarking exercises to grow the MSME practice.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or Business Management. MBA/PGDM from a reputed national/international institute preferred.
• Overall Experience : Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Domain Experience : At least 3 - 4 years working on industries, MSME, or multisector programs.
• Government Exposure : Prior experience delivering projects for Central or State Government entities or working within government programme frameworks.
• Delivery Track Record : Demonstrable experience in managing project teams and delivering clientfacing advisory outputs.

Preferred Experience and Competencies

• Handson Program Management : Proven track record of managing and leading government programmes endto-end.
• Sector Knowledge : Deep understanding of industrial infrastructure, MSME development, cluster approaches, and investment promotion mechanisms.
• Consulting Experience : Experience with public sector consulting firms or advisory organizations is highly desirable.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Strong ability to navigate government processes, secure buyin, and manage multistakeholder environments.
• Team Leadership : Experience in hiring, coaching, and performance managing consultants and field teams.
• Analytical Rigor : Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare highquality reports, presentations, and policy notes.

Key Skills and Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking : Ability to translate policy objectives into implementable program designs.
• Project Management : Proficiency in planning, risk management, budgeting, and delivery tracking.
• Problem Solving : Structured approach to complex program challenges and adaptive solutions.
• Client Orientation : Proactive, serviceoriented mindset with focus on outcomes and impact.
• Influence and Negotiation : Skilled at influencing senior government stakeholders and negotiating program terms.
• Ethics and Compliance : Strong commitment to governance, transparency, and fiduciary standards.

Compensation, Performance Indicators and Application

• Experience Band : 10 to 15 years (typical hire between 10-15 years; exceptional candidates up to 18 years may be considered).
• Performance Indicators : Timely delivery of project milestones; stakeholder satisfaction scores; successful mobilization of resources; team retention and capability building metrics.
• How to Apply : Submit CV, a onepage note on a recent MSME/industrial project led, and two client references. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical interview and case discussion