Project Manager, National Professional Standards Group

RSM; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to partner with clients and manage multiple complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in project management, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office and project management software. This role offers a competitive salary range of $94,000 - $136,500, and an empowering workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in project operations managing multiple projects.
• Experience working with management level individuals in a professional services environment.
• Ability to navigate in a matrix reporting environment solving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal clients to support medium to complex projects.
• Review and maintain project documentation.
• Generate and execute project plans.
• Provide ongoing project support and oversight.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple project priorities

Strong organization and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related area or equivalent experience

Tools

Smartsheets

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Partner strategically with assigned internal clients (i.e. stakeholder, sponsor) to support medium to complex short- and long-term projects, simultaneously
• Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to provide the appropriate stakeholders with the status of projects
• Consistently and accurately review and maintain documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on active projects
• Continually identify, assess, monitor, and communicate the issues and risks of a project / activity to the appropriate stakeholder
• Operate in a self-directed manner, identifying and addressing risk mitigation, process improvement, and support needs affecting the successful delivery of project
• Generate and execute project plans. Revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Recognize the risk and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope. Monitor issues and risk response plan
• Create and maintain project documentation. Working with leadership and other team members, develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Identify and track project issues, providing regular status updates within the project team until resolved
• Complete assigned projects effectively and efficiently; and maintain a high level of proficiency by delivering high quality work on time; review own work and the work of others prior to completion
• Provide ongoing project support, oversight, and process adherence for assigned projects
• Facilitate change management planning and support the rollout of new projects and programs o Work to provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components
• Provide oversight and advocacy for the effective efficient use of internal systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related area or equivalent experience

Technical / Soft Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated experience with project management software, specifically those applications supported by the firm, including Smartsheets
• Ability to adapt to technology changes
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Strong organization, prioritization, time management skills, and attention to detail

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working in project / operations area with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with moderate to high risk
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with management level individuals, preferably within a mid to large size firm(s) or other professional services experience
• Experience in navigating in a matrix reporting environment solving / resolving complex issues

Leadership Skills

• Required to effectively communicate across all levels; knows audience and adapts appropriately, effective facilitation / presentation skills and strong listening skills
• Process analysis, project management skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team
• Ability to demonstrate strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment as required
• Exercise professional judgement in managing confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and exhibit a professional demeanor to internal clients; proactively manages expectations of internal clients
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; works well with a variety of work styles, able to handle difficult conversations with members of team and create “win-win” solutions for those involved
• Shows motivation and initiative to learn and grow beyond project work and shares knowledge with team and applies past experiences and lessons learned to new situations
• Continually enhances and builds upon knowledge base of the project in order to update and inform leadership as necessary
• Ability to support and assist with change implementation assignments
• Ability to train, mentor and provide guidance and feedback to other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Change Management Specialist Certification
• Certified Scrum Master
• Prior experience with SharePoint

Compensation Range

$94,000 - $136,500

Benefits and Compensation

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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; 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 in the Canadian uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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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.

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