Project Manager - Technical

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The Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing medium to large technical projects across multiple workstreams and coordinating within larger program timelines and objectives.  Experience creating project charters, defining and managing scope, and tracking progress or milestones will be critical for the role in both waterfall and agile methodologies. . Project Managers should also have a background coordinating with third-party vendors for system integrations, implementations, and rollouts.  A PMP and/or other relevant Agile project management certifications will be a ‘plus’ but are not required for consideration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project Planning

• Create and execute project plans. Revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Facilitate definition of project scope and objectives.
• Project Resourcing
• Engage resources that are required to deliver project and meet schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
• Ensure work estimates are valid, tracked, and managed.
• Manages and prioritizes workload of self/team.

Managing Project

• Leverage project management best practices to track progress and drive results toward overall program objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks/issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope.
• Consistently plan and monitor time, scope, resources, and budget.
• Provide strong project management skills for multiple medium to large projects; ensures team is aware of the plan and deliverables.
• Builds relationships and foster collaboration to instill trust.

Project Delivery

• Complete projects effectively and efficiently while maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Lead projects through full design, development, implementation, and transition to operational support within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Partner with IT teams, business, and third-party vendors to continually make progress on project activities.

Project Reporting

• Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to provide project status that meets stakeholder and leadership needs.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• PMI certification (PMP, PMI-ACP) or other relevant Agile project management certifications (CSM, CSPO) is a 'plus'.

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Experience leading medium to large IT projects with budgets over $100,000.
• Experience delivering IT products and services.
• Solid understanding of IT Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Disciplined Agile, SAFe).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to create effective documents and review them with key project stakeholders and multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience managing multiple projects of moderate to high risk.
• Experience managing projects utilizing Agile methodologies.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within multiple levels of the firm.
• Ability to deal with a variety of personalities.

EXPERIENCE 

• 5-8 years of project management experience required; experience managing technical systems implementations with focus on public accounting solutions preferred.
• 2-3 years of Agile experience required; 5 plus years of Agile experience preferred.    
• Microsoft Office skills (Project, SharePoint, OneNote). 
• Program or Portfolio Management a plus
• Managing projects with software development or integration with COTS/SAAS solutions preferred
• Ability to navigate ambiguity to drive clarity and achieve clear outcomes
• Experience with professional services, accounting, tax or other regulated industries a plus

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to impact and influence a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to support, affect, and implement change.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. 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.

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.