Program Risk Solutions Manager - Project Manager

RSM US LLP • Columbus, OH

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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. Program Risk Solutions Manager - PMP The Program Risk Solutions Manager is responsible for managing various risk advisory engagements for large business application transformations or IT modernization engagements. The primary role of this position is to manage projects from initiation to closure, drive new business opportunities before project completion, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, a high-level understanding of our services, and exceptional people skills. This is a critical role that will work with cross-functional teams, staff through executives, to help identify risk through IV&Vs (Independent Verification and Validations) for IT modernizations, or manage program risk for the entire cycle of the implementation, or manage the implementation risk mitigation solutions for business applications (SAP, Oracle, D365, NetSuite, Workday). RSM’s Business Application Risk Solutions is part of RSM’s risk consulting practice, specializes in managing governance, risk, security, and compliance across the full lifecycle of core business applications—from implementation through steady-state operations. We help organizations de‑risk transformations through regulatory requirements system integrity solutions, program risk management, independent verification and validations (IV&Vs), and rigorous data quality validation and analytics. We design and manage integrated and scalable compliant application security solutions. We unlock the power of business applications, enabling automation to manage operational and regulatory compliance risk, or implementing intelligent controls, compliance analytics, and business application GRC solutions. This position is unique, and is reporting to the practice leader, which will lead to exposure to others across the firm, as you would also help with operational roll-out of internal initiatives, help us organize internal methodology and documentation as we go through our knowledge management change order, and be an advisor of strategic planning and business management of the practice. Pending strong performance, this position would have the opportunity to move up to director quickly.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in all phases of IT system life cycle project management in accordance with PMI PMBOK standards, with extensive experience in ERP-enabled business transformation programs ranging from pre-planning to post-go-live (government program experience is preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical disciplines.
• Exceptional organizational change management capabilities.
• Strong executive presence coupled with outstanding communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Skilled in developing KPI monitoring frameworks for internal operational initiatives.
• Ability to discern client needs beyond stated requirements and effectively build business cases for optimal solutions within resource constraints.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Sound knowledge of basic accounting, operations, auditing concepts, and reporting.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and creative approach to tasks.
• Proficient in project management tools such as VISO and SmartSheet.
• Broad industry experience across both commercial and government sectors.
• Travel may constitute 10%-15% of duties, with limited overnight stays.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience program risk management over large transformations, strong understanding of the software development life cycle, preferably in a solution delivery or consulting environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within risk management
• Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship, business administration, or other related educational background
• PMP certification required
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management principles and practices.
• Technical Knowledge: Project management, transformations, risk management
• People Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities, with experience in leading and mentoring project teams.
• Undergraduate degree in any one of these areas: entrepreneurship, business administration, program management, business operations, MIS, Accounting, Auditing or other similar business degrees.
• Results-oriented self-starter with a focus on process improvement and hands-on leadership
• Demonstrates strong entrepreneurial drive and upholds the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethics
• Effective team leader who inspires and develops others
• Communicates clearly with diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical
• Exhibits executive presence and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Successfully interacts with all levels of client staff, including executives and senior management
• Adheres to strong business ethics and professional standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in evaluating IV&Vs (Independent Verification and Validation) is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience with dashboard creation is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Background in IT auditing is desirable, but not required.
• Preferred background as an Assistant Chief of Staff or Chief of Staff (certification a plus).

Responsibilities

• Program Risk Management: Identify and manage project and program risks for large-scale business application projects (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday) or IT modernization initiatives; oversee engagement budgets and timelines. Identify proactive mitigation measures are in place to address potential issues. Monitor project team responses to report recommendations to ensure both the system integrator and the client address identified risks, supporting successful project outcomes.
• Technical Project Management Excellence: Oversee projects from initiation to completion, delivering on time, within scope and budget. Handle discovery, financials, and reporting to boost profitability and efficiency. Set high operational standards for both internal work and client deliverables. Guide teams technically to ensure solutions fit business goals and project requirements.
• Documentation: Record achievements, risks, issues, and key deliverables as needed; join project team meetings per current schedules. Prepare and present analytical reports that objectively assess processes, work products, and deliverables for their suitability and impact on project success.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations, conducting regular reviews and assessments.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and sustain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure clear communication and project goal alignment. Collaborate to resolve risks and issues, maintaining projects within scope and budget.
• Business Development: Identify and drive new business opportunities before the closure of existing projects, ensuring a continuous pipeline of work.
• Communication: Work closely with project teams and customers to resolve challenging problems. Clearly convey program risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders, and manage resistance by communicating value and raising awareness.
• Team Collaboration: Skilled in working with cross-functional technical teams and leaders. Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ongoing improvement. Coach, mentor, and oversee staff and deliverables.
• Mentor/Coach: Ability to mentor and coach other program risk coordinators on-shore and off-shore.
• Multitasking and Stress Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously (5+), while maintaining composure and delivering high-quality results under pressure.
• Organized: Ability to juggle multiple requests and priorities during any given day, proactively resolve issues or follow-ups. High energy with the ability to quickly resolve issues and move forward
• Business Development: Assist directors and partners with service solution sales presentations, proposals and contracts.

Benefits

• At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
• We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager