Consulting Program Director

RSM•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

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. The Consulting Program Director is accountable to executive sponsors for schedule, budget, and quality of on-going programs which may have many related projects managed within. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced project management principles and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. This role creates alignment across initiatives and stakeholders. Program duties may not always fall within a defined subproject. The individual must be able to identify activities as either in or out of scope as they relate to the program objectives. Own a portfolio/initiative aligned to strategic priorities. Manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, interdependencies are identified and addressed, outcomes are delivered timely and within stakeholder focus, and potential projects are managed. Define and manage business case, program and project scope, goals, budget, schedule, resources, and deliverables that support business goals, and take appropriate steps to ensure program objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner. Manage program and project risks / issues. Creates recommendations and directions to overcome risks/issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered timely and within budget and scope. Identification of systemic issues within the program or projects and solve for solutions. Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to meet stakeholder and senior leadership needs on the accurate status of the program and initiatives. Create, maintain and publish project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on active programs. Mentor project team to drive toward efficiency and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
General knowledge of business and business systems
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with MS Project or related tool
Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization
Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain multiple teams
Effective organization and time management skills
Ability to manage at a macro level and identify when a refined approach is necessary
Strong attention to detail
5-8 years relevant experience
One or more years’ experience with Program Management
Experience managing complex strategic initiatives
Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of programs, projects or assignments
Ability to lead by understanding team dynamics
Ability to support, affect, and implement change
Ability to impact and influence a diverse population

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Previous project or team management experience

Responsibilities

Accountable to executive sponsors for schedule, budget, and quality of on-going programs.
Apply broad, advanced project management principles and concepts to large projects.
Contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement.
Create alignment across initiatives and stakeholders.
Identify activities as either in or out of scope as they relate to the program objectives.
Own a portfolio/initiative aligned to strategic priorities.
Manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder relationships to assure business needs are met, interdependencies are identified and addressed, outcomes are delivered timely and within stakeholder focus, and potential projects are managed.
Define and manage business case, program and project scope, goals, budget, schedule, resources, and deliverables that support business goals.
Take appropriate steps to ensure program objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Manage program and project risks/issues.
Create recommendations and directions to overcome risks/issues.
Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered timely and within budget and scope.
Identify systemic issues within the program or projects and solve for solutions.
Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to meet stakeholder and senior leadership needs on the accurate status of the program and initiatives.
Create, maintain and publish project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on active programs.
Mentor project team to drive toward efficiency and excellence.
Facilitate program discussions with executive leadership and business stakeholders.