Project Management Associate - Non-Technical

RSM Canada Operations ULC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of professional services seeks a Project Management Associate NonTechnical in Toronto. This role involves executing and managing various projects, providing operational support, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management principles and excellent communication skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience preferred.
• Experience working with management level individuals in professional services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute on scope, manage objectives, schedule, and deliverables.
• Track progress using project plans and status reports.
• Develop and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business related area

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project Management Software

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. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

The Project Management Associate NonTechnical is responsible for executing small to mediumsized projects of varying duration and is responsible for providing operational support to internal clients throughout the project delivery life cycle. The incumbent will apply established project management principles and is accountable to the project director and the project sponsors for projects derived from firm initiatives and / or lines of business. This individual must thrive in a fastpaced environment and work independently while maintaining open communication with stakeholders. Strong organizational and analytical skills the ability to learn quickly and attention to detail are essential. Additional skills required include meeting facilitation and scheduling data analysis communications including presentations and reporting stakeholder management issues management & escalation.

Responsibilities :

Partner strategically with assigned internal clients to support short and longterm projects

• Execute on scope and manage objectives schedule and deliverables that support business goals.
• Track progress using project plans activity logs and status reports.
• Identify risks and issues and escalate to project director and sponsor(s) as needed.
• Identify activities as either in or out of scope.
• Identify project stakeholders and manage stakeholder requirements; communicate with and involve stakeholders at the appropriate level throughout the project including status updates and following up with stakeholders to ensure progress.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings prepare meeting materials and facilitate meetings while documenting key meeting topics for distribution to attendees afterwards.
• Provide activity oversight for completion of established objectives and activities.

Generate and maintain project documentation

• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including administrative tasks and all key stakeholders for each project.
• Create and maintain project documentation to evaluate plan monitor & follow up on active projects.
• Prepare impactful presentations supported by data analysis factchecking and effective visualization techniques.
• Collect document and archive lessons learned for future project use.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and completion of all project documentation
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in business related area or equivalent experience / certification(s)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or other PMI certification (preferred)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated experience with project management software

REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB

• Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and consult effectively with employees at all levels
• Ability to prepare effective presentations and documents including charts graphics tables notes etc.
• Ability to adapt to technology changes
• Ability to review project documentation with key stakeholders
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable in a fastpaced environment
• Strong attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with management level individuals preferably within mid to large size firm(s) or other professional services experience
• Previous experience working in a matrix team environment

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at 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; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military / Veteran status ; predisposing 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 call us ator send us an email at .

At RSM an employees 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 : $62500 $87500

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Portfolio Management,Wealth Management,Financial Services,Hybris,Microsoft Word,Banking,Cash Management,Data Management,Microsoft Powerpoint,Securities Law,Microsoft Excel,Internet Of Things

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62500 - 87500

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