Senior Project Management Lead

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 Project Management Office and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Project Management Lead to join their dynamic team.

Enterprise PMO (ePMO) is seeking a resourceful and dynamic Senior Project Management Lead to guide and support enterprise-wide initiatives and lead a team of Project Managers. This pivotal role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including managing complex project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering impactful results across the organization. Candidates must have demonstrated people management experience and the ability to support direct reports in career development, project assignments, and portfolio oversight. If you are an organized Senior Project Manager who likes to lead and who thrives in an environment of continuous growth and innovation, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities::
• Lead and manage enterprise-wide projects, such as the Partner Transition program from initiation through completion, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.

• Develop and implement comprehensive partner succession planning strategies to support business continuity and growth.

• Collaborate with the Partner Success Team and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify transition needs, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Coordinate transition activities, including communications, documentation, and knowledge transfer, to minimize disruption and maximize partner satisfaction.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of transition and succession initiatives.

• Facilitate regular project updates, status reports, and executive briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Proactively identify risks and obstacles, developing solutions to keep projects on track and within budget.

• Develop and lead a team of Project Managers, allocating resources wisely and monitoring the team’s progress and the portfolio.

• Ensure teams are allocated to projects based on skills and needs for the projects by proactively matching the right resources to the right projects.

• Champion the adoption of best practices and methodologies for project delivery, driving efficiency and quality in all ePMO led projects.

• Periodically lead critical projects for the firm and partner with senior executives in the organization for project success.

• Maintain and enhance internal communication platforms to ensure teams are informed, connected, and equipped with needed resources.

Qualifications::
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field.

• Professional certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent is required.

• 3+ years of people management experience required.

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects within an enterprise or professional services environment.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., ClickUp)

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).

• Superior organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and adapt to shifting priorities.

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.