Project Manager - Assurance Digital Transformation - Remote

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The Project Manager supports the leadership of the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) for scheduling, resource management and budgeting of complex projects. The role requires a broad understanding and experience of implementing advanced project management principles and concepts applied to large projects, knowledge of Agile scrum principles and experience leading agile delivery, and continuous process improvement. Successful candidates must be able to continuously monitor, support and evolve complex project plans, providing leadership with the necessary guidance and updates to ensure project success. In addition, we are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit within our collaborative culture.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Strategically manage projects for various stakeholders to ensure business needs are met with insight from leadership.
  • Define a program and/or project’s scope, goals, schedule, available resources and deliverables.
  • Ensure the business deliverables and goals for a particular project or program are met in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Manage program and project risks / issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action(s) to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope.
  • Work closely with project leads to operationally plan, devise and execute planning and project management cycles to support critical milestones. Create and maintain connections with key stakeholders and/or teams to implement strategic initiatives that optimize current knowledge sharing platforms and overall interactions with clients.
  • Proactively seek ways to drive efficiency and growth among project teams within the national office and the audit line of business.
• 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.
• Provide effective guidance to employees and/or team members through planning appropriate resources and communicating performance expectations.
  • Effectively delegate / leverage project team members to help meet business objectives.
  • Communicate performance expectations; provide real-time project feedback, coaching, training, career development activities.
  • May serve as a career advisor to office services employees and/or mentor to other project team members
• Lead Agile delivery teams and enable them to work together efficiently. Remove obstacles to enable the teams to self-organize and deliver effectively.
• Partner with firm related resources, develop and assist execution of various LOB conferences and internal/external events.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related area or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years’ experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, Workbench or related Project Management tools
• Experience managing multiple projects of moderate to high risk
• Knowledge / experience of Agile Project Management Tools/Strategies
• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of the program, projects, or assignments
• Ability to lead by understanding team dynamics, and support, affect, and implement change
• Facilitate program discussions with senior management and business stakeholders
• Ability to travel (up to 15%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe Agile
• PMP certification
• Advanced PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of technology trends in areas such as Data Analytics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain
• Audit or other professional services experience 

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://rsm