Project Manager

H&R Block • Kansas City, MO

7h

About The Position

As a Project Manager at H&R Block, you will lead the initiation, planning, execution, and delivery of projects that bring together diverse teams, processes, and systems. You will partner closely with project sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements and deliverables align with both strategic priorities and day-to-day business goals. Through strong relationship-building and disciplined execution, you will drive accountability for both short- and long-term project outcomes, helping advance initiatives that support our clients and the broader organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
• 3 years minimum related work experience
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group as member of a team
• Ability to lead in a matrix environment and at a distance (virtually)
• Demonstrated decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated effectiveness in presenting complex information to multiple organizational levels, with strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and product planning tools
• Familiarity with Project Management methodologies
• Track record of establishing priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a consulting environment.
• Familiarity with compliance (regulatory, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), etc.) and governance issues.
• PMP certification, or equivalent, or completed work towards PMP certification, or equivalent.
• Some tax or financial background.

Responsibilities

• Own overall responsibility for the success of assigned projects
• Understand the business needs of the customer
• Define project objectives and deliverables to meet those needs
• Identify assumptions and constraints that impact schedule, resources, costs, quality and risk
• Define scope, schedule, budget, and quality levels for the projects
• Identify, obtain, and organize necessary project resources
• Prepare and execute plans for quality, change control, and communications
• Prepare and gain approval on an overall Project Plan
• Execute against the Project Plan while controlling and reporting on scope, schedule, quality, costs, resources, and risks
• Verify and documents project results
• Complete all tasks necessary to close the project, transitioning to an operational state, if necessary

Benefits

• You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

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