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RSM's Management Consulting Technology Performance team provides strategy and advisory assistance to improve the overall effectiveness of the Technology & Digital function for our clients.
We are looking for a Manager to join this team! As a Technology Performance Manager at RSM, you will work with businesses in the industrials industry and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to executive management. You will work on numerous projects per year, managing several pieces of assignments, not just one small part, and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you are done! You will also work in a mutually respectful team environment which will help you perform at your best and advance your career and professional capabilities.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on their digital transformation journeys including digital strategy development, digital assessments, roadmap development and advising on emerging technologies
Advise CIOs on optimizing IT departments and IT capabilities within client organizations
Lead and develop your team
Act as a project manager and liaison between stakeholders and users
Perform technology assessments
Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions
Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements
Update, implement and maintain procedures
Work closely with clients and technicians
Participate in projects, develop project plans, and monitor performance
Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff
Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce applicable reports
Network internally and externally to develop sales opportunities
Perform user acceptance testing
Provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities
Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges
Continuously learn to better understand RSM's scope of services, with the intent to enhance value to the client through integration of services
Aspire to career growth by assuming more active roles in technology assessments over time, as knowledge and experience progress
Stay up to date on the latest process and digital/IT advancements to automate and modernize systems and regulations
Effectively document and communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management
Basic Qualifications
8+ years’ experience in process intelligence, digital transformation and/or software management, preferably working in a platform agnostic environment
Knowledge of ERP, CRM, CPM and other enterprise platforms
Previous consulting experience, advising on digital adoption automation and efficiencies
Previous experience with implementing technologies and migrating clients to SaaS/cloud environments.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts across all domains
Basic understanding of IT application lifecycle, general IT controls and methods
Experience in developing Target Operating Models for clients
Strong communication skills
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to apply theoretical concepts and best practices to solve business problems
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% throughout North America
Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues
Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with various software solutions including Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint and Word
Database knowledge (Microsoft SQL, and/or Access)
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as COBIT, ITIL, PMP, TOGAF
Experience in PE and/or M&A transactions
Exposure to a key industry such as Industrials, Business and Professional Services, Real Estate, TMT, Consumer Products and/or life sciences
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
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 careers@rsmus.com.
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: $98,000 - $167,000Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
About RSM
RSM is a leading global network of assurance, tax and consulting advisors focused on helping businesses navigate change and realize their full potential. With more than 56,000 professionals across more than 120 countries, RSM combines global reach with a distinctly client-centric approach, taking the time to understand each organization’s unique challenges, ambitions and opportunities.
At the heart of RSM’s model is a simple belief: clients need more than technical expertise. They need advisors who understand their business, anticipate what’s ahead and help them move forward with confidence. This commitment to delivering a personalized experience, grounded in deep industry and business knowledge, is reflected in RSM’s promise to instill confidence in a world of change.
RSM US LLP, a member of the global RSM network, brings this approach to the U.S. middle market. As the fifth-largest accounting firm in the United States, RSM US has grown from its founding in 1926 to more than 21,000 professionals serving clients across 119 locations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland with additional offices across its international footprint.
Together, RSM’s scale, specialized expertise and understanding of the middle market position the firm to help clients address today’s most pressing challenges while building for what comes next.
Military Support
VALOR (Veterans and Allies Leading Outreach) is RSM’s employee network group dedicated to strengthening the recruitment, retention, development and success of veterans, active and reserve military members, military spouses, families and allies. Through connection, advocacy and professional development, VALOR creates a community where military-connected professionals can build meaningful relationships, advance their careers and bring the unique skills and experiences gained through service to RSM and its clients.
VALOR champions the continued growth and success of its members by connecting them to resources, mentorship, networking and leadership opportunities across RSM. Members share career and military-related resources, advocate for one another and provide a strong network of support, including for colleagues continuing to serve when military commitments or deployments take them away from the workplace.
Beyond RSM, VALOR extends its impact into local communities and the broader military-connected ecosystem through regional and national strategic business alliances, events and initiatives. These efforts create opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, networking, business development and community engagement, while helping RSM attract and retain exceptional military-connected talent.
At its core, VALOR is about turning the strengths of military service into lasting impact for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
Internships and RSM Excellence Academy
At RSM, you’ll be valued as an individual while interning with our firm. We recognize your accomplishments and unique potential, and mentor you as a future leader. By working directly with RSM professionals and leaders, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve to jump-start your career in accounting, consulting, tax, or operations.
Internships include orientation and training where interns will be prepared to work in client service through a combination of formal and informal training. Interns will receive hands-on experience working with a variety of clients, while teaming up with RSM colleagues and leaders. RSM will provide interns with lunch-and-learn workshops, sporting events, and community service projects. Interns will gather with their peers and co-workers to develop both personally and professionally. Interns will be paired with both a navigator and a career advisor to help transition into their new role. The navigator is a peer aligned with you to help with questions. The career advisor ensures your experience meets your expectations and that you’re doing the right things to work toward that job offer.
The RSM Excellence Academy consists of a three-day summer leadership conference with a stipend and the opportunity to participate in an internship with RSM during the following summer. The Excellence Academy is open to all qualified students who are three years from graduation. The Excellence Academy is designed to align with RSM’s strategic pillar of driving an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience. We recognize efforts of inclusivity and intend to develop outstanding business, accounting, and technology students for internships and full-time employment. Participants will have an opportunity to build relationships that will assist them in their educational and career development. We hope that this experience will provide students with an overall understanding of the professional services industry, RSM’s culture, and the advantages of working in the middle market.