Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.
Position Overview
The Project Manager will be a part of the Digital Consulting Services team and will work alongside the project leader to provide support for technology transformation projects for our customers. The project manager will be responsible for delivering high-impact, enterprise-level programs and projects. This role goes beyond traditional coordination and focuses on providing white-glove project management services, including governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery leadership to ensure successful business outcomes for clients.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Project Planning & Governance
Lead development and execution of integrated, enterprise-level project plans.
Establish governance structures, including steering committees and decision-making frameworks.
Ensure alignment on scope, objectives, success metrics, and business outcomes.
Progress Monitoring & Accountability
Deliver executive-level reporting on progress, risks, financials, and dependencies.
Drive accountability across stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
Proactively identify and resolve risks and issues before impacting project outcomes.
Milestone & Delivery Management
Manage key milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to strategic goals.
Remove obstacles and maintain forward momentum across all workstreams.
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as the central point of coordination across client leadership, business teams, and vendors.
Facilitate communication and alignment between technical and functional stakeholders.
Proactivity with meetings, workshops, and decision forums to drive execution and clarity.
Project Closeout & Quality Assurance
Lead structured project closeout processes, ensuring all deliverables are completed and accepted.
Verify quality standards and alignment with business objectives.
Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing complex, enterprise-level technology projects
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance in addition to execution.
Translate complex initiatives into actionable plans and clear decision points.
Deliver a high-touch client experience with proactive communication and transparency.
Support change management, adoption, and organizational readiness.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Experience in technology transformation project management, consulting, or PMO environments preferred.
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally
NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.