Global Technology Program Manager

RSM US LLP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP seeks a highly experienced Global Technology Program Manager to lead the Global Audit Platform initiative. The role centers on delivering a unified, AI-enabled audit experience across the global RSM network with strong governance and stakeholder collaboration.

You will partner with product, methodology, technology, UX, and operations teams, drive multi-team delivery, and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes in a complex, transformational program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of program management, product delivery, consulting, technology transformation, or related experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale global enterprise technology programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise software development.
• Experience managing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional workstreams supporting the Global Audit Platform roadmap.
• Manage delivery across multiple teams including product management, user experience, architecture, engineering, methodology, operations, deployment, and change management.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and decision logs.
• Establish governance mechanisms and executive reporting processes to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Drive program execution against strategic objectives, timelines, budget expectations, and quality targets.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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.

RSM is seeking a highly experienced Global Technology Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of RSM’s Global Audit Platforms, a strategic multi-year transformation initiative designed to modernize how audits are delivered using digital technology across the global RSM network. The Global Audit Platform is intended to provide a unified, scalable, AI-enabled audit experience that supports common audit methodologies, workflow orchestration, content management, analytics, quality management, and global collaboration across member firms.

Location is flexible, but it would be required to be near an RSM US office location. Domestic and international travel will be required for this position. This role will serve as a key member of the Global Audit Platform leadership team, partnering closely with product owners, audit methodology leaders, technology teams, UX specialists, global stakeholders, and third-party vendors to drive successful delivery of one of the firm’s most significant strategic investments.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional program management capabilities with experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs (on a global scale), strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to bridge business and technology organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead complex cross-functional workstreams supporting the Global Audit Platform roadmap. Manage delivery across multiple teams including product management, user experience, architecture, engineering, methodology, operations, deployment, and change management. Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and decision logs. Establish governance mechanisms and executive reporting processes to ensure transparency and accountability. Drive program execution against strategic objectives, timelines, budget expectations, and quality targets.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders. Coordinate priorities across Assurance, Digital Solutions, Global Methodology, Operations, Quality Management, and member firms. Facilitate executive steering committees, program reviews, workshops, and decision forums. Build alignment among global stakeholders while balancing regional requirements and organizational priorities.
• Vendor & Delivery Management: Manage relationships with strategic delivery partners and vendors. Monitor vendor performance, contractual commitments, deliverables, and milestones. Escalate and resolve program issues impacting scope, quality, cost, or schedule. Coordinate delivery activities across internal and external teams.
• Agile Delivery & Planning: Support Agile planning processes including roadmap planning, PI planning, program increments, release planning, and MVP prioritization. Track dependencies across product, architecture, platform, infrastructure, UX, and deployment teams. Ensure program risks are proactively identified, assessed, communicated, and mitigated. Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices and operating models.
• Organizational Readiness & Change: Partner with change management and training teams to support adoption of the Global Audit Platform. Coordinate pilot initiatives, user feedback programs, readiness activities, and deployment planning. Assist in developing communications, leadership updates, and stakeholder engagement materials. Support the transition from current-state audit processes and technologies to future-state platform capabilities.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of program management, product delivery, consulting, technology transformation, or related experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale global enterprise technology programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise software development.
• Experience managing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively within fast-paced transformation environments.

Preferred

• Experience within professional services, accounting, audit, risk advisory, or financial services organizations.
• Familiarity with external/statutory audit processes, engagement lifecycle management, or compliance-driven workflows.
• Experience delivering cloud-based SaaS platforms.
• Experience with AI-enabled products, workflow orchestration, process transformation, or digital platform initiatives.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent certification.

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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail]. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

Compensation Range: $171,200 - $303,600 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.