Global Technology Program Manager

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RSM is seeking a highly experienced Global Technology Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of RSM’s 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 firm’s 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 

Required 

·Bachelor’s 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 people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

All 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. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $171,200 - $303,600

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.