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SalaryWe are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, coordination and execution of all aspects of assigned projects throughout the full project life cycle from initiation through close. The PM is responsible for assembling project teams, coordinating assignment of individual responsibilities, and developing the project plan, schedule, and budget 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 is expected to manage their projects utilizing established PMI and project management best practices and standards.
Essential Duties
- Manage day-to-day initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and wrap up activities for multiple, complex projects
- Assist the Tax Portfolio Sr. Director with project, program and portfolio operations and standards development
- Facilitate cross functional project teams and stakeholder meetings, communications and follow up
- Effectively manage change and Identify / mitigate project risks and issues
- Complete regular project reporting activities for the related program and overall tax portfolio
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Required qualifications:
- Business writing experience required
- Proficient in MS Office and Project required
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written at all levels of the firm
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Preferred qualifications:
- Business degree with IT emphasis
- Project Management or Program Management certification
- Some IT project management experience
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5+ years relevant business project management experience required
- Prefer prior public accounting experience with a mid to large size firm(s) or other professional services experience
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Required leadership skills:
- Ability to work autonomously and to lead a team
- Effective organization and time management skills
- Able to coach and mentor others in project management skills
- Ability to manage concurrent projects and/or programs
- Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team
- Ability to work and lead efficiently with remote team members
- Able to grow and leverage internal and external networks
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.
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 careers@rsmus.com .
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: $94,500 - $175,400
