Program Management, Senior Associate

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As a Senior Associate in Program and Project Management supporting NetSuite implementations, you will work with businesses across diverse industries to manage the successful delivery of NetSuite-related projects. You will partner with client stakeholders, engagement leaders, and NetSuite functional and technical teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in line with client expectations.

Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best while advancing their careers and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

Drive high-quality delivery of NetSuite implementation projects within expected timeframes and budgets

Manage small to medium engagements valued at $100K-$750K, including project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, and other project management documentation

Coordinate activities across NetSuite functional and technical workstreams throughout the implementation lifecycle

Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure clients and internal stakeholders are kept informed of progress and expected outcomes

Partner with engagement leaders and client stakeholders to manage scope, milestones, priorities, and expectations

Identify and resolve project issues and serve as an escalation point when necessary

Proactively identify scope changes, project risks, resource constraints, and timeline impacts and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate mitigation plans

Lead project meetings and clearly communicate status, decisions, risks, action items, and next steps

Effectively direct and motivate project teams while fostering positive working relationships with client and internal stakeholders

Build and maintain strong relationships with engagement teams and deliver high-quality client service

Support testing, go-live readiness, deployment, and post-implementation activities to help ensure successful NetSuite implementations

Assist clients and engagement teams in identifying additional areas of opportunity and support the business development process

Provide mentoring and constructive on-the-job coaching to project team members while fostering an innovative and inclusive team environment

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of experience focused on project management, ERP implementations, technology implementations, and/or business process improvement

Experience working for a consulting or professional services firm

Good understanding of project management methodologies and the technology implementation lifecycle

Experience developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting

Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with client stakeholders, project teams, and engagement leadership

Ability to collaborate with clients and other RSM practice areas

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and other project management tools

Industry expertise and a desire to gain additional exposure across multiple industries

Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting or managing NetSuite implementation projects

Experience managing ERP or cloud-based business system implementations

Understanding of the NetSuite implementation lifecycle, including requirements, design, configuration, testing, deployment/go-live, and post-implementation support

Experience coordinating functional and technical ERP workstreams

Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously

PMP, Scrum, or other relevant project management designation

Business capability benchmarking, blueprint, and roadmap development experience

Experience with business case development and management

• Experience integrating AI into daily workflows or business processes
• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging AI capabilities

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We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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.

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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.

Compensation Range: $85,100 - $161,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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