Performance Management Strategy Lead

CohnReznick; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Performance Management Manager to lead the design, rollout and ongoing optimization of our performance management experience across the Talent Management team. You will drive standards, coaching, evaluations and feedback while managing a major software transformation.

The role requires strong project management, advanced communication skills and the ability to collaborate with leaders across the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in performance management or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or business-related field.
• Experience working for a Public Accounting or Professional Services Firm.
• Strong project management and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, maintenance and improvement of the performance management experience (standards, coaching, evaluations).
• Manage internal performance management transformation including a new software platform implementation.
• Drive multiple high-priority projects with prioritization and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop process docs, job aids, presentations to drive adoption and operational excellence.
• Create executive-level presentations and strategic deliverables for leadership.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity and generate insights across programs.
• Assist HR field reps and leadership in implementing performance management tools.
• Develop and execute communication plans to drive awareness and compliance.
• Support development of training programs and tools.
• Collect, analyze and maintain data metrics for development and succession planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate feedback and drive improvements.
• Embrace innovation and create new approaches to problems.
• Create and implement change management strategies and plans.

Skills

PM experience (5+ yrs)

Communication skills

Project management

Executive communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerBI

SharePoint

Cornerstone on Demand

UKG

Qualtrics 360

Copilot / AI tools

Job description

CohnReznick is seeking a Performance Management Manager to lead the design, rollout and ongoing optimization of our performance management experience across the Talent Management team. You will drive standards, coaching, evaluations and feedback while managing a major software transformation.

The role requires strong project management, advanced communication skills and the ability to collaborate with leaders across the firm.