Senior Consultant, Microsoft - Purview Join KPMG Canada as a Senior Consultant in our Microsoft Practice, where you'll help organizations modernize and transform data governance, security, and compliance strategies using Microsoft Purview. Overview At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common purpose of turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. What You Will Do Client Engagement & Advisory • Cultivate strong client relationships by identifying business challenges, regulatory requirements, and data governance objectives. • Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and training to define governance, security, and compliance needs. • Advise clients on best practices for data classification, retention, risk management, and compliance using Microsoft Purview. • Support pursuit teams by providing technical and non-technical Purview content for proposals and solution estimates. Solution Design & Implementation • Architect and configure Microsoft Purview capabilities—including metadata management, data lineage, classification, access policies, DLP, eDiscovery, retention/disposition, and sensitivity labels—to address complex data governance and compliance needs. • Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams, contributing to research, business analysis, process redesign, assessments, strategy and roadmap development, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation initiatives. • Integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Azure services, ensuring seamless compliance, information protection, and risk management across enterprise environments. Governance Strategy & Optimization • Define and implement data governance frameworks aligned with industry standards. • Develop actionable governance roadmaps and business cases for clients. • Conduct data control reviews, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. • Collaborate with data governance, security, and compliance teams to ensure Purview solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Microsoft Purview product updates and assess their impact on client solutions. • Champion personal growth and learning to deepen expertise in relevant trends, technology stacks, and innovation strategies. • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of internal best practices and knowledge sharing. What You Bring To The Role • 5+ years of consulting experience with leading systems integrators. • 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview. • Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities, including how they integrate to address common data governance, security, and compliance challenges. • Proven ability to design and implement information architectures and governance solutions using Microsoft Purview, including Information Protection & Governance configurations, eDiscovery, retention/disposition, and sensitivity labels. • Knowledge and working experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Azure. • Experience working in client‑facing roles across a variety of industries and businesses; familiarity with project delivery methodologies. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting findings, recommendations, and deliverables to technical and business audiences at all organizational levels. • Relevant Microsoft and industry certifications. • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks. KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and Accommodations Throughout the Recruitment Process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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