What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program & Project Management, Manager position at RSM US LLP?
We 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, 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.
We are looking for people that are caring, collaborative, critical thinkers, curious and courageous that are looking for a challenge to help build a leading Management Consulting practice that is focused on being value accretive to our clients.
As a Manager in Program and Projects Management, you will work with businesses in diverse industries while managing staff to deliver projects on time, on budget and in line with client expectations. Working on numerous projects per year, you will not only work on delivering the projects and developing the staff, but also identify new opportunities to gain more work with each client. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities. We are open to different cities in the US with a hybrid structure.
Responsibilities
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 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). 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.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
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.
Compensation Range: $103,300 - $207,400
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
We are looking for people that are caring, collaborative, critical thinkers, curious and courageous that are looking for a challenge to help build a leading Management Consulting practice that is focused on being value accretive to our clients.
As a Manager in Program and Projects Management, you will work with businesses in diverse industries while managing staff to deliver projects on time, on budget and in line with client expectations. Working on numerous projects per year, you will not only work on delivering the projects and developing the staff, but also identify new opportunities to gain more work with each client. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities. We are open to different cities in the US with a hybrid structure.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentoring and motivate diverse client engagement teams by delivering constructive on-the-job coaching to team members, while fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
- Drive high-quality work within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure clients are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Build relationships with client personnel and deliver quality client services. Strive to assist our clients uncover additional areas of opportunity and manage the business development process
- Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge
- Develop new products and deliverables for the rapidly changing technology environments across industries
- Maintain long-term client relationships and networks
- 7 years of experience in business consulting to cross-industry clients focused on project management, business process improvement, change management and other consulting skills with a broad knowledge of two or more industries
- Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies
- 3 years of demonstrated ability to identify, shape and lead management consulting work across industries
- Bachelor’s degree
- Professional qualifications in the fields of Project Management (PMP/Agile methodologies)
- Ability to manage medium to large engagements values at $1M-$2M
- Effectively directs and motivates project teams on assigned tasks and establishes effective climate for achieving positive working relations with stakeholders
- Ability to identify and resolve issues within project team and provide escalation point if necessary
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment with 2 years experience leading and managing project teams
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
- Eagerness to mentor junior staff
- Committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries
- Ability to collaborate with clients and other RSM practice areas
- Demonstrated experience in one or several industries.
- Business capability benchmarking, blueprint and roadmap development.
- Business case development and management.
- Developing and sustaining strong relationships with clients’ business leaders.
- Team and relationship management.
- Proven record of effectively collaborating across areas of business and disciplines to formulate creative yet pragmatic business solutions.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
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 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). 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.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
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.
Compensation Range: $103,300 - $207,400
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Salary : $103,300 - $207,400
