Project Lead - Sage Intacct (Consulting Manager)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Digital Project/Consulting Manager - Sage Intacct to join our Digital Team in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee the development of project proposals, manage scope, schedule, staffing, and risks, and ensure quality across IS&T projects including data integration and dashboards.

In this role you will lead a diverse project team, coordinate with stakeholders, promote agile practices, and mentor colleagues while driving continuous improvement and on-time delivery

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in project management
• PMI certification preferred
• Experience with IS&T-oriented projects, such as data integration, dashboard development, or software development preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop plans that support the firm’s digital initiatives and ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, within scope, and on schedule.
• Direct and manage the overall work efforts of project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks; coordinate and track issues and risks.
• Lead and oversee a diverse project team, promote a team-oriented environment and maintain relationships with stakeholders; ensure communication with MPs, Principals, executives and vendors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and ensure documentation for training and execution; mentor team members in project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Digital Project/Consulting Manager - Sage Intacct - to join our growing CLA Digital Team. This role oversees and owns the development of project proposals that address goals, timeframes, methodology, and staffing requirements for projects within the Digital service while managing project risks and ensuring project quality.

Essential Job Functions

Project Management

Develop plans that support the firm’s digital initiatives and ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, within scope, and on schedule. Direct and manage the overall work efforts of project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. Coordinate and track all issues and risks on a consistent basis. Monitor and analyze key metrics impacting project progress. Manage project risks and issues, ensuring project quality and adherence to project standards. Serve as a point of escalation to resolve intricate and unforeseen issues that arise during a project implementation.

Relationship Management

Lead and oversee a diverse project team while promoting a team-oriented environment and maintaining strong relationships with the project’s stakeholders, which may include service teams, industry teams, Enterprise Marketing, Learning & Development, and Enterprise Information Technology. Responsible for establishing communication channels to stakeholders, internal and external teams, and third parties by making communication an essential part of all planning and work activities. Work with internal and external teams to ensure concerns are addressed and adequately resolved. Provide timely communication to key project stakeholders. Ensure internal satisfaction and collaboration with Managing Principals (MPs), Principals, Executive Leaders, and vendors. Work in an agile environment and redirect teams based on stakeholder feedback.

Process Improvement/Documentation

Ensure continuous improvement to methodologies by identifying opportunities for improvement that support predictable execution, cost-savings, and efficiencies. Ensure processes are documented for training and execution.

Training/Mentorship

Lead and provide daily guidance and work direction to other members of the Digital Project Management team to ensure successful project direction. May act as a Peer Advisor and/or Career Coach to help other team members grow their inspired careers.

Requirements

Experience

• 6 years of experience working in project management required.
• 7 years' preferred
• Experience with IS&T-oriented projects, such as data integration, dashboard development, or software development preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. (Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.)

Certifications / Licenses

• None required.
• Project Management Institute certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.