Project Manager

MEADEN & MOORE•Cleveland, OH

75d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Meaden & Moore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Information Technology team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of technology, operational, and client-facing initiatives across a dynamic professional services environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional resources, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate brings a disciplined approach to project governance, strong stakeholder communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-driven culture.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of progressive project management experience, with a demonstrated record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Prior experience in a professional services environment (public accounting, consulting, legal, or advisory services strongly preferred).
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.
Strong command of the Microsoft 365 suite, including Teams, SharePoint, and Project for the Web.
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines and varying levels of complexity.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to executive leadership and clients.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Experience with ERP, CRM, or practice management system implementations.
Familiarity with cybersecurity, compliance, or data governance projects in a regulated industry.
Experience supporting or managing projects involving cloud migrations or SaaS platform deployments.
Agile or Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Lead full project lifecycle management for IT and firm-wide initiatives, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, charters, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports.
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria in alignment with firm strategy and client expectations.
Apply appropriate project management methodologies (waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) based on project complexity and stakeholder needs.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating critical issues to the CIO with recommended resolution paths.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including firm leadership, department heads, clients, and external vendors.
Facilitate regular project status meetings, steering committee updates, and executive briefings, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable plans for non-technical audiences.
Manage client expectations in engagements where technology projects intersect with professional services delivery.
Coordinate with cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, contractors, and third-party vendors.
Develop project budgets, track actuals against forecasts, and provide regular financial reporting to the CIO.
Optimize resource allocation across concurrent projects to ensure delivery commitments are met.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party deliverables, including contract compliance and performance monitoring.
Establish and continuously improve project management standards, templates, and best practices across the IT function.
Maintain thorough project documentation and lessons-learned repositories to support organizational knowledge management.
Contribute to the development of IT roadmap planning and annual project portfolio prioritization.
Must be able to support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes by firm staff.