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– Program & Project Management
– Manager
– Public Sector

RSM has an immediate opening for an experienced Project/Program Manager in our growing Public Sector practice serving governments, higher education institutions and nonprofits.

This position is a client facing role which is responsible for strategizing, planning, launching, administering, delivering, and providing oversite on large complex projects related to government grant/stimulus programs, technology implementations and digital transformations.

The successful candidate must demonstrate willingness to go the extra mile for the team’s success.

He or she will be a problem solver, creative thinker, and fast learner, be detail-oriented and interested in learning RSM’s consulting business.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping government, higher education, and nonprofit organizations achieve their mission objectives.

The right candidate for the role would have the following skills and experience related to program administration  and/or software implementation

• Ability to assess, establish and then organize projects for administration or implementation
• Ability to quickly assess a client’s organizational, process and technology capabilities and weaknesses
• Ability to lead grant administration or application implementations
• Ability to assess clients’ business processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvement and automation
• Ability to understand and develop business and system requirements based on observation and client discussions
• Implement process improvements in order to help clients improve delivery execution
• Ability provide oversight over 2-3 projects simultaneously and over other project team members

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Economics, MBA, Masters of Public Administration
• 5 + years of experience providing project management on complex initiatives or software implementations
• Prior consulting experience
• Strong conceptual, analytic and problem solving skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a team player and be able to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the firm.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools such as Smartsheet or Mavenlink, and additionally Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of government or nonprofit grant or stimulus programs and the administration lifecycle
• Knowledge of government sectors including but not limited to affordable housing, transportation, transit, human services, social services or other sectors
• Knowledge of ERP, CRM, IT Service Management software applications and lifecycle
• PMI certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel 25-50%

You want your next step to be the right one.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are today.

And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things.

RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential.

Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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