Job Description
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what’s next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio’s Enterprise Management Management Office and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Project Manager to join their dynamic team.
We are searching for an accomplished and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives, especially those involving M&A, within our Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO). This influential position entails managing intricate project timelines, orchestrating cross-functional and cross-organizational teams, and ensuring accountability with stakeholders. Candidates should possess experience in M&A project management, stakeholder engagement, and digital tools such as Power BI. If you are a decisive, organized, and tech-savvy leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings a proven record of successful M&A delivery, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and accountability for the projects, with a focus on M&A initiatives and post-merger integration, end-to-end coordination, ensuring strategic goals are realized.
- Drive cross‑functional execution and cadence by coordinating timelines and project activities with the stakeholders.
- Collaborate with executive sponsors, legal, finance, HR, IT, and other stakeholders to define project scope, project plans, deliverables, and success criteria for M&A programs.
- Facilitate project review meetings, identify risks ahead of time and establish mitigation techniques, create post-merger retrospectives to drive transparency and accountability.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, allocate resources strategically, and monitor progress to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
- Champion effective communication and knowledge sharing between merger teams, business units, and leadership throughout all project phases.
- Manage change requests and shifting priorities, adapting strategies to address evolving business needs during project lifecycle.
- Drive the adoption of ePMO best practices for M&A fostering efficiency in creating playbooks and frameworks.
- Seek opportunities to optimize workflows, introduce innovative solutions, and leverage lessons learned from past merger experiences.
- Utilize analytical platforms such as Power BI to identify trends, track synergies, and inform strategic direction during and after M&A activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent is REQUIRED.
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects in an enterprise ePMO, with a minimum of 5 years in Enterprise project management.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels in the firm.
- Advanced understanding of project and program management methodologies and tools (e.g., ClickUp, MS Project).
Nice to Have:
- Data interpretation/creating strategic vision from data post mergers.
- Advanced excel knowledge and experience to help analyze large amounts of data.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
