Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)

Elliott Davis

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Project Management Senior Associate to join the Digital Consulting Services team. You will support technology transformation programs, delivering high-impact, enterprise-level projects with governance and delivery leadership.

The role emphasizes white-glove PM, stakeholder alignment, and business outcomes for clients. You will lead planning, manage milestones, and coordinate across client leadership, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring timely delivery while aligning

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field.
PMP certification preferred.
Experience in technology transformation project management, consulting, or PMO environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of integrated, enterprise-level project plans.
Establish governance structures, including steering committees and decision-making frameworks.
Deliver executive-level reporting on progress, risks, financials, and dependencies.
Drive accountability across stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
Manage key milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Serve as the central point of coordination across client leadership, business teams, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Enterprise projects

Communication

PM methodologies

Change management

Client relationship

Strategic guidance

Planning & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Who We Are

Position Overview

The Project Management Senior Associate will be a part of the Digital Consulting Services team and will work alongside the project leader to provide support for technology transformation projects for our customers. The PM Senior Associate will be responsible for delivering high-impact, enterprise-level programs and projects. This role goes beyond traditional coordination and focuses on providing white-glove project management services, including governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery leadership to ensure successful business outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Project Planning & Governance

Lead development and execution of integrated, enterprise-level project plans.
Establish governance structures, including steering committees and decision-making frameworks.
Ensure alignment on scope, objectives, success metrics, and business outcomes.

Progress Monitoring & Accountability

Deliver executive-level reporting on progress, risks, financials, and dependencies.
Drive accountability across stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
Proactively identify and resolve risks and issues before impacting project outcomes.

Milestone & Delivery Management

Manage key milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to strategic goals.
Remove obstacles and maintain forward momentum across all workstreams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Serve as the central point of coordination across client leadership, business teams, and vendors.
Facilitate communication and alignment between technical and functional stakeholders.
Proactivity with meetings, workshops, and decision forums to drive execution and clarity.

Project Closeout & Quality Assurance

Lead structured project closeout processes, ensuring all deliverables are completed and accepted.
Verify quality standards and alignment with business objectives.
Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing complex, enterprise-level technology projects
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance in addition to execution.
Translate complex initiatives into actionable plans and clear decision points.
Deliver a high-touch client experience with proactive communication and transparency.
Support change management, adoption, and organizational readiness.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Experience in technology transformation project management, consulting, or PMO environments preferred.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.

That's Right - All Aspects Of Life, Not Just Your Life As An Employee, Because We Understand That There's Life Beyond Your Job. Here Are Some Of The Ways Our Work Works For Your Life, Your Growth, And Your Well-being

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, associated with individuals.

Ada Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements