Project Manager - Business Accelerator Office

Opportunity ID

7586

Department(s)

Practice Management

Location(s)

Los Angeles

Function

Information Technology

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Business Accelerator Office at the Director level.

YOUR TEAM.

This role resides in the Business Accelerator office and will play a pivotal role in orchestrating strategic initiatives that propel our firm forward. This position, which can be fully or partially remote, involves close collaboration with portfolio managers, program managers and business stakeholders, ensuring the seamless execution of projects. Leveraging both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, you will be instrumental in enhancing our operational capabilities, driving revenue growth, and optimizing our service portfolio.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm. Most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote, which means it does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the firm's long-term goals.

• Methodology Proficiency: Apply PMP principles and Agile practices to manage projects efficiently, adapting methodologies within PMO standards to fit project requirements and stakeholder needs.

• Operational Efficiency: Implement projects that streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve scalability, contributing to increased profitability.

• Revenue Growth: Drive projects that develop new revenue opportunities, optimizing existing channels to enhance financial performance.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with portfolio managers, program managers, business stakeholders, and project teams, fostering collaboration and buy-in across initiatives.

• Risk Management and Quality Assurance: Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate risks, ensuring project deliverables meet expectations and deliver value.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• PMP Certification is required.

• Formal Agile training certification (Certified ScrumMaster (CMS), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is desired.

• Minimum of 10 years in project and program management, with proven expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Experience in Tax, Audit, and Advisory services is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field. Advanced degrees in project management or a related discipline preferred.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools. Familiarity with financial models and data analysis tools is advantageous.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Must be willing and able to communicate to all levels of the firm.

• Ability to see the big picture, aligning project objectives with business goals.

• Successful track record in ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse project teams.

• Flexibility to adjust strategies and tactics in response to new information and changing conditions.

• Strong analytical skills, with the capability to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

• Skill in managing expectations and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.

• Focus on optimizing resources and processes to achieve more with less, driving efficiency and scalability.

• Commitment to identifying and pursuing opportunities for revenue growth and business expansion.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In California, the salary range for a Director is $175,000 to $250,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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