Global Technology Program Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.
RSM is seeking a highly experienced Global Technology Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of RSMs Global Audit Platforms a strategic multi-year transformation initiative designed to modernize how audits are delivered using digital technology across the global RSM network.
The Global Audit Platform is intended to provide a unified scalable AI-enabled audit experience that supports common audit methodologies workflow orchestration content management analytics quality management and global collaboration across member firms. Location is flexible but it would be required to be near an RSM US office location. Domestic and international travel will be required for this position.
This role will serve as a key member of the Global Audit Platform leadership team partnering closely with product owners audit methodology leaders technology teams UX specialists global stakeholders and third-party vendors to drive successful delivery of one of the firms most significant strategic investments.The ideal candidate combines exceptional program management capabilities with experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs (on a global scale) strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to bridge business and technology organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Lead complex cross-functional workstreams supporting the Global Audit Platform roadmap.
Manage delivery across multiple teams including product management user experience architecture engineering methodology operations deployment and change management.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans milestones dependencies risks assumptions and decision logs.
Establish governance mechanisms and executive reporting processes to ensure transparency and accountability.
Drive program execution against strategic objectives timelines budget expectations and quality targets.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders.
Coordinate priorities across Assurance Digital Solutions Global Methodology Operations Quality Management and member firms.
Facilitate executive steering committees program reviews workshops and decision forums.
Build alignment among global stakeholders while balancing regional requirements and organizational priorities.
Vendor & Delivery Management
Manage relationships with strategic delivery partners and vendors.
Monitor vendor performance contractual commitments deliverables and milestones.
Escalate and resolve program issues impacting scope quality cost or schedule.
Coordinate delivery activities across internal and external teams.
Agile Delivery & Planning
Support Agile planning processes including roadmap planning PI planning program increments release planning and MVP prioritization.
Track dependencies across product architecture platform infrastructure UX and deployment teams.
Ensure program risks are proactively identified assessed communicated and mitigated.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices and operating models.
Organizational Readiness & Change
Partner with change management and training teams to support adoption of the Global Audit Platform.
Coordinate pilot initiatives user feedback programs readiness activities and deployment planning.
Assist in developing communications leadership updates and stakeholder engagement materials.
Support the transition from current-state audit processes and technologies to future-state platform capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or related field.
8 years of program management product delivery consulting technology transformation or related experience.
Proven experience leading large-scale global enterprise technology programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery teams.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise software development.
Experience managing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively within fast-paced transformation environments.
Preferred
Experience within professional services accounting audit risk advisory or financial services organizations.
Familiarity with external/statutory audit processes engagement lifecycle management or compliance-driven workflows.
Experience delivering cloud-based SaaS platforms.
Experience with AI-enabled products workflow orchestration process transformation or digital platform initiatives.
PMP PgMP SAFe Scrum or equivalent certification.
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at 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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Compensation Range: $171200 - $303600Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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About Company
RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.