Program Management, Senior Associate

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.

As a Senior Associate in Program and Project 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 in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Strive to assist our clients in uncovering additional areas of opportunity and manage the business development process
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Build and maintain relationships with engagement teams and deliver quality client services
• Ability to manage small to medium engagements valued at $100K-$750K
• Effectively directs and motivates project teams on assigned tasks and establishes and effective climate for achieving positive working relations with Stakeholders
• Ability to identify and resolve issues within project team and provide escalation point if necessary
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience focused on project management and business process improvement
• Good understanding of Project Management methodologies
• Experience working for a consulting firm
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Experience leading and managing project teams
• Industry expertise and a desire to gain additional exposure to multiple industries
• Ability to collaborate with clients and other RSM practice areas
• Knowledge of emerging technology and socio-economic trends impacting consumers and business globally
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or SCRUM designations
• Business capability benchmarking, blueprint and roadmap development experience
• Experience with business case development and management

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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 [email protected].

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.

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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: $85,100 - $161,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.