Consulting Program Director

rsm; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Total rewards

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Consulting Program Director to lead major initiatives, align with strategic priorities, and drive multi-project delivery across executive stakeholders. You will define scope, manage budgets, and ensure timely outcomes while shaping program governance and communication.

Key qualifications include 5-8 years in program management, strong MS Project/Office skills, and the potential PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years relevant experience in program management.
• PMP Certification (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio/initiative aligned to strategic priorities and manage multiple workstreams.
• Define and manage scope, goals, budget, schedule, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage risks/issues and provide corrective actions to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain project documentation to track active programs.
• Mentor project teams to drive efficiency and excellence.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Office Suite

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, 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.

The Consulting Program Director is accountable to executive sponsors for schedule, budget, and quality of on‑going programs which may have many related projects managed within. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced project management principles and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. This role creates alignment across initiatives and stakeholders. Program duties may not always fall within a defined subproject. The individual must be able to identify activities as either in or out of scope as they relate to the program objectives.

• Own a portfolio/initiative aligned to strategic priorities. Manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, interdependencies are identified and addressed, outcomes are delivered timely and within stakeholder focus, and potential projects are managed.
• Define and manage business case, program and project scope, goals, budget, schedule, resources, and deliverables that support business goals, and take appropriate steps to ensure program objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage program and project risks / issues. Creates recommendations and directions to overcome risks/issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered timely and within budget and scope. Identification of systemic issues within the program or projects and solve for solutions.
• Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to meet stakeholder and senior leadership needs on the accurate status of the program and initiatives.
• Create, maintain and publish project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on active programs.
• Mentor project team to drive toward efficiency and excellence

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• General knowledge of business and business systems
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with MS Project or related tool

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB

• Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization
• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain multiple teams
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage at a macro level and identify when a refined approach is necessary
• Strong attention to detail
• PMP Certification (Desired)

EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years relevant experience
• One or more years' experience with Program Management
• Experience managing complex strategic initiatives

MANAGEMENT

• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of programs, projects or assignments
• Ability to lead by understanding team dynamics
• Ability to support, affect, and implement change
• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population
• Facilitate program discussions with executive leadership and business stakeholders

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Previous project or team management experience

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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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.

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