Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
Working as an individual contributor and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for planning and organizing projects related to the firmwide business operations of Crowe. This position will work closely with firm senior leadership to develop conceptual ideas into executable projects, with a focus on driving accountability for outcomes to leaders across the business.
Responsibilities:
Working with project sponsor(s) and other Executive stakeholders to document project objectives and business case, and prepare project charter
Developing project approaches and plans to meet stated project objectives (such as budget, timeline, stakeholders/resources, roles and responsibilities, milestones, etc.)
Working with subject matter experts to articulate solution designs and approaches to project execution
Developing and maintaining risk mitigation, change control, change management, communication, and quality assurance plans
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and continuously prioritizing critical activities
Implementing and monitoring project execution and communicating the progress of each project, including achievement of project milestones, to maintain project momentum
Coordinating and facilitating project kick-off meetings and regular status meetings, utilizing project status reports with key stakeholders of each project
Monitoring and managing issue tracking and resolution within and around the project, elevating and communicating issues and roadblocks as needed
Coordinating and communicating with all key stakeholders and functional leaders to ensure plans are continuously maintained and on track
Utilizing collaboration tools to manage and secure all project communication and information
Fostering and promoting communication and collaboration across multiple business units and teams as a cross-functional leader
Coordinating with the Enterprise Project Management Office to embed best-practice strategies for both project management and change management into each project
Occasional travel, not to exceed 20% annually
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
At least 7 years of experience in project management or a similar role at a professional services firm
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple complex projects with numerous stakeholders across various levels of an organization
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficient with project management software/tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Experience working within and implementing financial systems
Experience operating in agile, adaptable roles and learning new business processes
Need to have knowledge of process improvement techniques and the ability to continuously improve and e