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Working within our Enterprise Support Services organization, the Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of all aspects of assigned projects and will be responsible for providing operational support to the internal clients within the span of the project delivery life cycle, utilizing established PMI and RSM project management best practices and standards. The PM is responsible for assembling project teams, coordinating assignment of individual responsibilities, and developing the project plan, schedule, budget, tasks, and deliverables to ensure timely and results focused project completion. During project execution, the PM will be an active participant in all aspects of the project and is also accountable for managing issues and risks, facilitating change requests, maintaining project financials, and providing status reports. The PM will apply broad, advanced project management principles and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. • Partner with the ESS PMO and internal departments (HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Finance, Leadership/CLT) to develop, implement and maintain efficient and effective support processes.
Reimagining Flexibility – RSM’s goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help you manage your unique professional and personal priorities while delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues, and communities. This role is open to locations in close proximity to one of our many offices in the United States and will have in-office requirements two to three days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Partner strategically with assigned internal clients ( i.e. stakeholder, sponsor) to support medium to complex short- and long-term projects, simultaneously .
- Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to provide the appropriate stakeholders with the status of projects. Consistently and accurately review and maintain documentation to identify , evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on active projects .
- Continually identify , assess, monitor , and communicate the issues and risks of a project/activity to the appropriate stakeholder .
- Operate in a self-directed manner, identifying and addressing risk mitigation, process improvement, and support needs affecting the successful delivery of project.
- Generate and execute project plans. Revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Recognize the risk and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope. Monitor issues and risk response plan .
- Create and maintain project documentation. Working with leadership and other team members, develop best practices and tools for project execution and management . o Identify and track project issues, providing regular status updates within the project team until resolved .
- Complete assigned projects effectively and efficiently; and maintain a high level of proficiency by delivering high quality work on time; review own work and the work of others prior to completion.
- Provide ongoing project support, oversight, and process adherence for assigned projects .
- Provide effective guidance to employees and/or team members through planning appropriate resources , communicating performance expectations. Effectively delegate to and leverage project team members to help meet business objectives . Communicate performance expectations, provide real-time project feedback, coaching, training, developing, and providing career growth activities
- Serve as a Career Advisor to Senior Associate & Coordinator levels o Prepare and present team and individual performance analysis and feedback
- Facilitate change management planning and support the rollout of new projects and programs o Work to provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components
- Provide oversight and advocacy for the effective efficient use of internal systems .
- P erforms other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business related area or equivalent experience
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Demonstrated experience with project management software, specifically those applications supported by the firm
- Ability to adapt to technology changes
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple project priorities
- Strong organization, prioritization, time management skills, and attention to detail
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years working in project/operations area with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with moderate to high risk
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with management level individuals, preferably within a mid to large size firm(s) or other professional services experience.
- Previous experience in managing others in a team environment
- Experience in navigating in a matrix reporting environment solving/resolving complex issues
L EADERSHIP SKILLS (Required)
- Required to effectively communicate across all levels; knows audience and adapts appropriately, effective facilitation/presentation skills and strong listening skills .
- Process analysis, project management skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team
- Ability to demonstrate strong organization and time management skills; ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a highpressure environment as required .
- Exercise professional judgement in managing confidential or sensitive information.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail .
- Ability to work autonomously and exhibit a professional demeanor to internal clients; proactively manages expectations of internal clients .
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; works well with a variety of work styles, able to handle difficult conversations with members of team and create “win-win” solutions for those involved
- Shows motivation and initiative to learn and grow beyond project work and shares knowledge with team and applies past experiences and lessons learned to new situations .
- Continually enhances and builds upon knowledge base of the project in order to update and inform leadership as necessary
- Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team
- Ability to support and assist with change implementation assignments
- Ability to train, mentor and provide guidance and feedback to other team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Not required, but preferred:
- PMP Certification
- Change Management Specialist Certification
- C ertified Scrum Master
- The firm offers competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation range is inclusive of all employees in this role and is dependent on geography and experience and actual offer will vary based upon these criteria
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .
RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.
Compensation Range: $87,800 – $162,200