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Our professional services focus on security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications. Schellman has become one of the largest cybersecurity assessment firms in the United States without providing any traditional accounting services. We are an accredited multi-framework ISO Certification Body for security, privacy, business continuity, and quality; a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor and a top provider to clients serving the federal DoD space as a leading FedRAMP 3PAO and the first assessment firm authorized as a CMMC C3PAO. Our specialty and expertise remain in providing best in class Cybersecurity and IT Audits and Attestations. Our culture, approach with clients, and dedication to our values has led us to consistently be a Great Places to Work certified company and rated as a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work. We deeply appreciate our employees, as shown by our first core value - People Come First. This is demonstrated in our culture, benefits, and how we handle business. Come see what makes Schellman special!\nApplication Process:\nYou must complete this exercise to be considered for this role.\nPlease send your resume as well as an answer to the question below in lieu of a cover letter. This is a short exercise to simulate situations you might encounter in this role. It should take about 15 minutes and is intentionally open-ended, you can go into as much or little detail as you feel is necessary. Communicate in whatever ways work best for you (words, diagrams, etc.) to share your solution.\nBe sure to label the document in this format: FirstName_LastName_SchellmanPMExercise\n1. Cross-Functional Alignment\nTell me about a time two stakeholders disagreed on a project's approach or timeline.\nWhat were their two positions?\nHow was it resolved, and who made the final call?\nWhat did you personally say or do that moved it forward?\n2. Managing Dependencies\nGive me a real example where a delay on one project put another at risk.\nWhen did you find out, and who did you go to first?\nWhat did they say back?\nHow did it actually get resolved?\n3. Portfolio Prioritization\nTell me about a time your own project got deprioritized or cut for another one.\nWhy did the other project win, and what did you say to your sponsor?\nDid you conduct a lessons learned on it? What did it surface?\nWhere did the project info/documentation end up - was it archived, handed off, or lost?\nThe Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of medium-scope projects that support business transformation and operational improvement. This role manages the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, stakeholder expectations, and PMO standards. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, working collaboratively with business stakeholders and functional teams while receiving guidance from the Manager of ePMO on complex issues.\nEssential Functions:\nDefine project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders \nDevelop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations \nIdentify and mitigate project risks and issues \nFacilitate team collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle \nEnsure compliance with PMO methodologies, tools, and reporting standards \nProvide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status and outcomes \nEscalate significant risks, issues, and decisions to the Manager, ePMO for guidance and resolution \nSupport change management and adoption efforts as part of project delivery \nDocument lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives \nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nProject Management Fundamentals \nStrong project management fundamentals: planning, scheduling, budget, risk management, and execution skills \nAbility to develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and budgets \nProficiency in risk identification and mitigation planning \nLeadership & Communication \nStrong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities \nEffective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities \nAbility to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements \nAbility to work collaboratively, navigate organizational structures and influence without direct authority \nBusiness Acumen: Understanding of how project decisions affect departmental budget, resourcing, and priorities, and ability to communicate that impact clearly to stakeholders \nTools and Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, Sharepoint, and JIRA, Wrike or other project management software \nEducation, Work Experience and Certifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field \nExperience: 3-5 years of project management experience, with increasing responsibility for planning and executing projects independently \nPMP or equivalent certification preferred \nSchellman is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; therefore, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Schellman uses E-Verify in our hiring process.\nAt Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. 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