Project Management-Non IT ICS Manager

As the Audit Quality Process & Control Program Manager, you'll support initiatives to enhance audit quality and strengthen internal controls across the firm's system of quality management all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with risk, process, and control owners from across the firm and within operational support teams to identify and implement best practices, implement new standards and remediate issues, ensuring robust internal controls and audit processes because together is how we succeed. From day one, you'll be empowered by advanced audit tools, continuous training programs, and a supportive team environment to drive audit excellence and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include: Lead and manage subprojects focused on the implementation of QC 1000 and SQMS. Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation. Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management. Coordinate with various groups to ensure projects align with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including audit teams, management, and external partners. Develop and execute change management plans to support the implementation and related affected processes. Conduct change impact assessments and readiness assessments to evaluate the effects of changes on the organization. Facilitate training and communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed and prepared for changes. Act as a change champion, advocating for and supporting the change throughout the organization. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Analyze processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions. Project planning and management associated with remediation efforts resulting from findings and root cause. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Establish processes to review and approve changes. Other duties as assigned You have the following technical skills and qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree is a plus Minimum 5 years of related work experience required in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level. Industry recognized professional certification required, project management professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred. (manager & above require certification) Proven experience in project management, preferably within an audit or compliance environment. Strong understanding of audit standards and regulatory requirements. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Can travel as needed. Expect 10-20% About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. About the Team The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. 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Created: 2024-11-06