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As a Program & Project Management Manager at RSM, you will lead the delivery of large, complex transformation engagements across multiple industries, including public sector and healthcare. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects and programs ranging from $600K to $2M, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of project governance and delivery methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Project & Program Leadership: Manage large-scale engagements, including ERP and business intelligence transformations, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline
- Governance & Structure: Establish and maintain program governance frameworks to support effective decision-making and accountability
- Scope & Change Management: Manage project scope in alignment with Statements of Work (SOW) and maintain a Change Request Log to track adjustments
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, clearly communicating project impacts and expectations
- Team Direction & Motivation: Lead and inspire project teams, fostering a collaborative environment and resolving issues proactively.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues early, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate when necessary
- Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets and financials, ensuring adherence to constraints and maximizing value delivery
- Sales Enablement: Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs, position solutions, and create sales-ready opportunities
- Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive client engagement and relationship nurturing
- Communication & Documentation: Ensure clear, consistent communication across stakeholders and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- Proven experience managing complex projects and programs, ideally within the $600K–$2M range
- Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies
- Experience with transformation initiatives involving regulatory compliance, operational modernization, and system integration
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, or similar platforms
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to lead discovery conversations and support business development efforts
- PMP certification
Preferred Experience
- Experience leading end-to-end project management within the Government/Public Sector, including compliance with procurement policies and regulatory standards
- Exposure to Healthcare transformation initiatives, particularly involving Medicare and Medicaid
- Familiarity with public sector documentation, governance, and audit requirements
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. 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 https://rsmus.com/careers/el-salvador.html.
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Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- Experience managing complex projects and programs, ideally valued between $600K and $2M
- Understanding of project and program management methodologies
- Experience with transformation initiatives involving regulatory compliance, operational modernization, and system integration
- Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, or similar project management tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to lead discovery conversations and support business development efforts
- PMP certification
- End-to-end project management experience in government or public sector environments
- Experience with procurement policies and regulatory standards
- Healthcare transformation experience, particularly involving Medicare and Medicaid
- Familiarity with public sector documentation, governance, and audit requirements
RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.
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What We Do
RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
