Senior IT Project Manager

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join our growing internal IT team.

About the role:

The Senior Project Manager helps to develop project proposals that address goals, timeframes, methodology, and staffing requirements for projects with information technology impact. S/he will oversee projects related to infrastructure, acquisitions, lifecycle management, and software installation and upgrades. Project assignments and complexity are matched to increased experience and skill levels. The Senior IT Project Manager's work is generally independent and collaborative in nature; s/he receives guidance and direction from IT PMO, IT Leadership and Executive Project Sponsors, as needed. The Senior IT Project Manager works closely with the Lead IT Project Manager and Manager, IT PMO on education and promotion of Project Management Office (PMO) methodologies.

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will:

• Work with individuals to develop plans that address policies and procedures needed to support the firm's deployment of internal projects and ensure that all projects progress on schedule and within budget. Recommends and formulates the technical scope and objectives of projects. Directs and manages the overall work efforts of project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. Coordinates and tracks all issues and risks on a consistent basis. Increased project responsibilities include budget, vendor, and resource management.

• Leads a diverse project team by promoting a team-oriented environment and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional staff within the firm. Is responsible for establishing communication channels to stakeholders, internal and external teams and third parties, by making communication an essential part of all planning and work activities. Works well with internal and external teams to ensure concerns are heard and adequately addressed. Provides timely communication to key project stakeholders. Ensures internal satisfaction and collaboration with Managing Principals (MPs), Executive Leaders, and vendors.

What you will need:

• 5 years' experience in Internal Technology or technology environment

• 3 years of project management and/or supervisory experience• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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