Program & Project Management Manager

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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.

Location: We have listed several RSM office locations and also open to additional US cities.

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
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Experience

• PMP certification
• 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
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive cross-functional collaboration

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.

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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 call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

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.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.