at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
As a Leader in our Talent Technology PMO, you will play a crucial role in driving project management excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic and cross functional projects across the Talent organization. This role requires a strong, dynamic leader who will help stand up an effective project management operation within the Talent Technology group at RSM. This role will be responsible for helping design effective project intake, prioritization and delivery methodologies. The leader in this role will help us by providing visibility into capacity and capability planning. They will also be responsible for creating the frameworks that help the Talent Technology manage and deliver projects to our Talent COE's and the enterprise. As part of standing up this function, this role will provide guidance, support, and leadership to ensure effective hiring and staffing of project managers.
Project Portfolio Management
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio, including project charters, project plans and resource allocations.
* Develop and implement project management standards, methodologies, and best practices
* Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, resource availability and business impact
* Regularly review the project portfolio and make recommendations for optimization and resource reallocation
Project Management Oversight
* Provide oversight and guidance to project managers throughout the project lifecycle
* Review project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with project objectives
* Assist Project Managers to identify and resolve project issues, risks and conflicts
Resource Management
* Manage project resource allocation and capacity planning
* Optimize resource utilization across projects to maximize efficiency and productivity
* Partner the Talent Technology Leadership team and COE leaders to align project management resources according to required skills and expertise
Stakeholder Management
* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Talent ELT, project sponsors and cross functional teams
* Support escalation of risks and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
* Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution among stakeholders
Project Portfolio Performance Monitoring and Reporting
* Establish and maintain project management metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and project delivery
* Prepare status reports and executive summaries for Talent Technology and Senior Talent Leadership.
* Review post-project lessons learned to identify opportunities for improvement
Training and Development
* Develop and deliver project management training programs, workshops, and resources for project managers
* Mentor and coach project managers to enhance their project management skills and capabilities
* Foster a culture of learning, development, collaboration, and innovation within the PMO
* Facilitate the integration of project management best practices into the GP organizational culture
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management or a related field
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
* Proven experience in project management, with at least 5 years' experience in a leadership or manager role within a PMO
* In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Experience in resource management, capacity planning and project portfolio management
* Excellent problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution abilities
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira etc.)
* Familiar with Agile, Scrum development methodologies
* Experience with change management methodologies and tools highly desired
* Demonstrate ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives.
* Experience in the technology or talent management sectors
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... For full info follow application link.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
