Description
Description
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the senior management of EA in coordinating with various teams across the audit function and the Firm to track, implement and monitor different projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from inception to after go-live. In this role, the Manager will need to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders to ensure significant initiatives are coordinated across teams. The role will involve direct project management of projects spanning information technology, human resources, talent development, finance, facilities, and client services.
Strong organization skills, communication skills, influencing skills and managing multiple priorities are vital for this role.
Main Responsibilities
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Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of various firm wide projects
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Liaise with various departments such as Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, Legal, Training
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Prepare reports outlining the project health of each project
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Analysis of key operating data
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Develop insights and actionable recommendations based on analyses
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Track and report the client delivery timelines and proactively escalate any exceptions
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Liaise with the Audit leadership team on various ad-hoc projects
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Working closely with resource management teams to track and maintain Critical path.
Minimum Qualifications & Expectations
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Bachelor's degree in business or accounting and 5-8 years’ work experience
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Understanding of accounting firm business models and operations
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Ability to synthesize various sets of information to bring informative insights
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Detail-oriented, results-driven
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Exceptional in business, excel and other technology tools
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Strong communication and organizational skills; manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Ability to work in a dynamic environment, both independently and within a team
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Collaborative approach, ability to work with various teams and stakeholders
