Project Manager

Plante & Moran•Southfield, MI

16d•$105,500 - $174,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance/accounting, or related degree required.
7+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in project management required.
3+ years’ of change management experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

PMI or similar certification is preferred.
ACMP or Prosci certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.