Delivery Project Management Senior Associate

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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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-$500K
• 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
• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members.
• Serve as the "culture" champion to build a cohesive and collaborative environment for employees to thrive throughout their career.
• Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspectives in arriving at solutions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Information Systems or related degree

EXPERIENCE (Preferred)

• 2+ years of experience focused on project management and business process improvement
• Good understanding of Project Management methodologies
• 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 businesses globally
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

LEADERSHIP/SOFT SKILLS

• Experience in team collaboration – Required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills – Required
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills, including interaction with members of senior management – Required
• Demonstrated success in high-pressure scenarios

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  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 does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; 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 Salvadoran Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

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 send us an email