JOB OVERVIEW:

As one of the largest and fastest growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals. Grassi advisors specialize in providing industry-specific business consulting, audit, tax, and technology services to key market sectors, including construction, architecture, and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, cannabis and more. With offices in New York, Jericho, Ronkonkoma and White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Palm Beach, FL; Chelmsford, MA and Needham, MA, the firm has the depth of knowledge and experience to work effectively alongside clients across the Northeast and throughout the United States, as well as internationally through its membership in Prime Global.
We are hiring an IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives, process improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, aligning projects with business goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Creating detailed plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Budget & Cost Management: Estimating, tracking, and controlling expenditure.
• Risk, Scope & Quality Management: Managing risks, defining scope, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Project Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Using KPIs and metrics for tracking and decision-making
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in project management software and collaboration tools.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: Engaging stakeholders and leading change initiatives.
• Decision-Making & Leadership: Making informed decisions, motivating teams, and resolving conflicts.
• Clear Communication: Effectively sharing information with all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-7 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field.
• Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2) required.
• Experience with Wrike, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and process improvement experience.
• Proficiency with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience working with a tax, accounting, or advisory firm is a plus.

• Establish and implement project management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead end-to-end management of IT and business transformation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, success metrics, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Gather requirements, identify gaps, and recommend solutions using business analysis techniques.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and system development methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to IT policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.\
• Monitor resource allocation to maintain balanced workloads.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics using tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, or Jira.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee vendor management and procurement processes.
• Facilitate post-project evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with technical project estimates, scope analysis, and RFP responses.
• Create technical documentation, process diagrams, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate system changes, release planning, and change management to minimize disruptions.
• Manage documentation for system implementation and turnover.