Talent Technology Project Leader

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As a Leader in our Talent Technology PMO, you will play a crucial role in driving project management excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic and cross functional projects across the Talent organization. This role requires a strong, dynamic leader who will help stand up an effective project management operation within the Talent Technology group at RSM.  This role will be responsible for helping design effective project intake, prioritization and delivery methodologies.  The leader in this role will help us by providing visibility into capacity and capability planning.  They will also be responsible for creating the frameworks that help the Talent Technology manage and deliver projects to our Talent COE’s and the enterprise.  As part of standing up this function, this role will provide guidance, support, and leadership to ensure effective hiring and staffing of project managers.   

Project Portfolio Management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio, including project charters, project plans and resource allocations.

• Develop and implement project management standards, methodologies, and best practices

• Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, resource availability and business impact

• Regularly review the project portfolio and make recommendations for optimization and resource reallocation

Project Management Oversight

• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers throughout the project lifecycle

• Review project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with project objectives

• Assist Project Managers to identify and resolve project issues, risks and conflicts

Resource Management

• Manage project resource allocation and capacity planning

• Optimize resource utilization across projects to maximize efficiency and productivity

• Partner the Talent Technology Leadership team and COE leaders to align project management resources according to required skills and expertise

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Talent ELT, project sponsors and cross functional teams

• Support escalation of risks and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment

• Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution among stakeholders

Project Portfolio Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish and maintain project management metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and project delivery

• Prepare status reports and executive summaries for Talent Technology and Senior Talent Leadership.

• Review post-project lessons learned to identify opportunities for improvement

Training and Development

• Develop and deliver project management training programs, workshops, and resources for project managers

• Mentor and coach project managers to enhance their project management skills and capabilities

• Foster a culture of learning, development, collaboration, and innovation within the PMO

• Facilitate the integration of project management best practices into the GP organizational culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management or a related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

• Proven experience in project management, with at least 5 years' experience in a leadership or manager role within a PMO

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience in resource management, capacity planning and project portfolio management

• Excellent problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira etc.)

• Familiar with Agile, Scrum development methodologies

• Experience with change management methodologies and tools highly desired

• Demonstrate ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives.

• Experience in the technology or talent management sectors

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  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.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.