Operations Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Operations Project Manager is responsible for partnering with the business line stakeholders to achieve strategic priorities of the practice. There is focus in the areas of project coordination, business analysis, process design, ongoing project tracking, and issue resolution to support the department's overall business strategy.

Job Duties:

Dept Project Manager
Develops project management tools and templates for use by practice team members and leaders, including project schedules and status reports
Manages tasks closely to ensure timely completion and alignment with practice quality standards
Monitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions
Gathers and coordinates project-related deliverables to ensure quality and consistency of work products as well as shares project documents appropriately
Identifies, follows up, and actively manages any gaps or issues for projects in coordination with respective practice workstream leads
Leads project related meetings between key stakeholders, as needed

Internal Stakeholder
Creates high-quality and well written materials, guidelines, correspondence, and presentations on behalf of leadership
Documents and distributes information (e.g. meeting notes, action items, follow up items) from internal project meetings
Utilizes subject matter expertise to improve current processes and meet changing data needs as defined by regulatory changes and customer needs. Identifies, recommends, and develops significant, measurable processes to generate efficiencies, reduce operational risk, and increase levels of customer service through faster delivery and higher accuracy
Attends internal meetings as needed

Reporting and Analysis
Monitors and evaluates the department's productivity through analysis and reports
Assists in the forecast process to help quantify resource needs
Provides pipeline and win/loss reports through the BDO CRM database

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise Operations administrative staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, required

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of project management/office operations experience developing and managing project timelines, prioritizing and assigning projects and tasks, and assessing progress, required

Certifications/License:

Project Management (PM), preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, required
Understanding common PM methodology, preferred

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to foster and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organization
Ability to act as a strategic partner to regional and local business lines, practice leadership and management teams
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
Ability to work independently or within a team environment
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

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