Project Manager
Description
We’re KSM, a large, regional advisory, tax, and audit firm. Through our deep experience across multiple disciplines and industries, we provide our clients with the inspiration, insight, and technical expertise they need to achieve great things.
Our firm is rooted in entrepreneurialism and committed to excellence – for our employees, our clients, and our communities. At KSM, you’ll be empowered to hone your skills and develop your interests. You’ll feel valued and cared for – and challenged – in a fun, collegial environment where you’re appreciated as an individual with singular talents. And you’ll be rewarded for growing, leading, and innovating. Because our vision for you is that you come to work every day and do your very best work. To be there for your teammates. To best serve our clients. And to realize your full potential as a professional – and as a person.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, we have multiple offices and serve an impressive roster of clients nationwide who count on us to be their trusted advisors.
Position Summary:
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within specified timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is resourceful, an excellent problem solver, and very organized. Assuring that projects and assignments are completed in a timely manner is key to success in this position. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize the diversified workload.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with colleagues across different levels of the firm.
- Able to deal with high-pressure situations.
- Ability to communicate project progress, milestones, and potential issues to all relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategies through active collaboration with team members, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project life cycle, setting quality and standards, and assessing risk.
- Organization is a must – should always clearly articulate a plan given various “needs” within a situation.
- Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budget requirements.
- Oversight/ownership/management at various levels of projects within the firm.
- Includes but is not limited to acquisition integration.
- Real Estate projects (coordinating buildout, moves, etc.)
- Manage large firm projects involving process, IT, and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related fields
- 3 years of project management and related experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Experience managing strategic projects with executive-level stakeholders
- Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
- Be flexible and able to adapt to changes in project scope or requirements
- Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.