As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.
The Senior Manager, Project Management Office is a newly create role to support critical initiatives across the firm in support of its growth. This strategic role will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of internal transformation projects and the integration of potential M&A targets into the firm. They will work closely with the Operating Committee on strategic priorities, practice and internal firm support business leaders ensuring seamless implementation and effective change management. The Project Management Office (PMO) will initially be a “player-coach”, leading internal stakeholders and external consultants to achieve project goals, with the ability to build a team over time based upon business needs.
Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within understood expectations of quality, scope and budget
• Manage the roster of projects, both in process and upcoming; including maintaining a project back-log and ensuring appropriate resources are mustered and allocated to support project execution
• Partner with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Director of Digital Transformation and Operating Committee (OC) to manage the execution of digital initiatives across the organization; measure and monitor results relative to adoption, working with stakeholders where adoption is falling short of expectations
• Oversee the change management process, ensuring that associates are engaged and supported through the transformation journey
• Manage the integration of M&A targets, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with the firm's strategic goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including senior management, external partners and vendors
• Provide regular updates to the executive team on project status, risks and opportunities
• Ensure that all project documentation is maintained to a high standard and is in compliance with regulatory requirements

What You’ll NeedRequired:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of project management experience, including a minimum of five years of experience in a project management leadership role, preferably within a digital transformation context
• Proven experience in managing the execution of transformation projects and managing internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Experience managing technology implementation projects in partnership with the business and technology teams
• Relevant certification (e.g., PMP)

Preferred:

• Experience working within a professional services firm
• Experience managing M&A integrations

Other:

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The ideal candidate will have the rigor of PMP certification and experience, but is not a career project manager such that everything is solely about the management of projects, but is more focused on the outcomes and quality of the adoption of projects. Below are other details of the ideal candidate for this role:
Former business analyst, or someone from the business, that moved into a PMO role over time.
Strong business acumen with an analytical mindset.
A professional who has worked across multiple disciplines, and who has implemented methods and processes across multiple levels of an organization (i.e., SD is complex and nuanced, so an agile mindset is needed)
A “player-coach” mentality – someone who has started, ran and grew a PMO, but is willing and able to get their hands dirty doing.
WHERE CULTURE COUNTSAt Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, and Drive.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

About Schneider DownsFor over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established national and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned – as well as not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity, and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTSSchneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.