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, 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.

In the Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

This role involves managing cross-functional teams, defining project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology projects that align with the company's strategic goals.

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
• Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change* Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Initiation: Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Project Execution and Monitoring: Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines. Monitor project milestones, quality, and performance, and take corrective actions when necessary. Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders regularly, Identify risks, issue related to the project and develop mitigation plans. Monitor project progress and proactive addresses challenges that may impact delivery. Escalate critical issues to senior management as needed Implement best practices and industry standards in project management.
• Vendor and Third-Party Management: Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers, managing contracts, deliverables, and service level agreements. Ensure vendor performance aligns with project objectives and standards.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes. Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Communication: Foster open and transparent communication with all project stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns promptly.
• Team Leadership and Management: Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams, including technology specialists, analysts, and business stakeholders. Provide clear direction, set expectations, and foster a collaborative and motivated project team. Manage team dynamics, addressing issues and conflicts as they arise.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in information systems, business, accounting or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within large technology transformation initiatives
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience applying project management skills within the financial services industry
• Experience leading technology project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines
• Experience in an agile software development environment working with IT partners to deliver solutions on demand;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with business analysts, user researchers, architects, and development teams on requirements, implementation approaches and solutions
• Proven track record of assessing the impact of new requirements, shifting priorities and resourcing on project delivery and timelines
• Strong understanding of financial services processes and regulations
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Job relevant certifications. PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills

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 .

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 .

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.