Project Manager

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project and Change Management Office (PCMO). You will translate priorities into executable roadmaps and manage enterprise-wide initiatives, aligning business objectives with project outcomes.

You will lead projects and change activities, gather and document business requirements, and support stakeholder engagement, communications planning, readiness, and adoption strategies across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance/accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in project management; PMI or similar certification preferred.
• 3+ years’ of change management experience; ACMP or Prosci certification preferred.
• Self-starter who can work independently and own outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel – up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into executable roadmaps with stakeholder alignment.
• Manage enterprise-wide initiatives, including planning, scope, risk, resources, communications, benefits tracking.
• Lead assigned projects and/or change management activities.
• Gather, understand, and document business requirements and translate into objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communications planning, readiness activities, and adoption strategies.
• Build and manage relationships across the firm to drive alignment and successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

Count on us.

Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Make your mark.

Our internal firm services team focuses on the firm’s strategic business needs. If you are looking to have an impact on an entire organization and desire to be involved in strategic, impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development and also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Your role.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project and Change Management Office (PCMO) team. The PCMO works closely with Plante Moran leaders to deliver on key business priorities in alignment with the firm’s strategic agenda.We provide project and program management and transformation and change management expertise to help our internal clients implement their vision.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Partner with stakeholders to translate priorities into executable roadmaps, ensuring alignment between business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and project outcomes.
• Project manage enterprise-wide initiatives, to include planning, scheduling, scope management, risk and issue management, resource management, communications, sustainment planning and benefits tracking.
• Lead assigned projects and/or change management activity as needed.
• Assist with gathering, understanding, and documenting business requirements and providing analysis and translation into project objectives and measurable goals.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communications planning, readiness activities, and adoption strategies for transformational initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships at various levels across the firm; to gather consensus, to drive alignment, to influence outcomes, to resolve competing priorities, and to coordinate activities to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance/accounting, or related degree required.
• 7+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in project management required; PMI or similar certification is preferred.
• 3+ years’ of change management experience; ACMP or Prosci certification is preferred.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently who owns the outcomes of work; follows through on commitments; and sees things through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and other responsibilities simultaneously.
• Travel – up to 10%.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is $105,500.00 - $174,000.00

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.