Director Of Project Management & Business Administration (Remote/Hybrid)

REDW LLC, one of the Southwest’s largest and fastest growing certified public accounting and business advisory firms, is excited to have been awarded Top Workplace 2023, 2022 and 2021 honors for both the state of Arizona and the state of New Mexico. AZCentral and The Albuquerque Journal also recognized REDW with special Cultural Excellence awards in Compensation, Remote Work, and Formal Training categories.

The Director, Project Management & Business Administration leads the administrative operations, project planning, and delivery functions of the firm to ensure an exceptional level of internal and external client experience in service delivery across the department.

The role leads the successful initiation, planning, and delivery of strategic projects within the firm. With a focus on precision and efficiency, this leadership position oversees the entire project life cycle, ensuring alignment with firm objectives, timelines, and budget constraints. The director will collaborate with key stakeholders to align projects with firm goals, optimize resource utilization, and foster a culture of excellence in project execution.

What you will be doing...

• Develops and implements project planning strategies aligned with firm goals, ensuring projects contribute to overall success.
• Provides direction, guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifies and mitigate potential risks by implementing proactive risk management strategies, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Fosters collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of objectives, and successful project outcomes.
• Continuously improves Project Management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project performance, identify areas for improvement, and report progress to leadership.
• Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and Project Management best practices, incorporating innovative approaches into project planning and execution.
• Addresses challenges and obstacles promptly, employing effective critical thinking skills to keep projects on track and meet objectives.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to direct reports and team members, fostering professional development and a culture of continuous learning.
• Manages project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and transparency, and optimizes resource utilization for cost-effectiveness.
• Prepares and presents regular reports to leadership, highlighting project status, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Develops and executes department strategic plans that are in alignment with Firm strategic plans as determined by the Managing Principal and Board of Directors
• Merger and Acquisition support to include process monitoring and management, deliverable creation or editing, and meeting scheduling.
• Other items as directed by the Chief Operating Officer or leadership.

What you will need to succeed...

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to seven years’ experience in a Project Management role
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Department Head or comparable leadership role

What will set you apart...

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Sharepoint)
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and client experience mindset to work collaboratively with all departments and team members.
• Strong business acumen
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision.
• Familiar with general QuickBooks or other accounting software systems
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Time and Project Management skills

REDW is committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. REDW colleagues believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global firm, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.

Licenses & Certifications

• MicrosoftCertProfessional
• Lean Certification