About the role
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the successful delivery of internal projects and client engagements across BDO. This role serves as a central point of contact for project teams, engagement and firm leaders, clients, and other stakeholders, helping to ensure project objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, progress reporting, and deliverables are managed in a disciplined and transparent manner. The Project Manager promotes quality, accountability, collaboration, and an exceptional experience for both BDO professionals and clients.
Job Duties:
Project Planning, Execution & Delivery
Develops, maintains, and monitors detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, workstreams, dependencies, deliverables, and resource needs throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinates project execution from initiation through close, helping teams establish clear roles, responsibilities, decision points, communication routines, and expectations
Tracks project tasks and deliverables to promote timely completion, accountability, and visibility into project progress
Supports project budget management by monitoring budget-to-actual performance, resource utilization, engagement economics, and potential scope or pricing considerations
Helps teams apply project management practices that support quality, timely delivery, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Communication, Reporting & Governance
Serves as a primary project management contact for assigned projects or client engagements, working with internal teams, engagement leaders, clients, and stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, issues, and next steps
Identifies, documents, monitors, and escalates project risks, issues, decisions, changes, and dependencies to the appropriate leaders or stakeholders
Prepares and distributes project communications, meeting agendas, notes, status reports, dashboards, executive updates, and other project documentation
Facilitates internal and external project meetings, including preparing materials, documenting key outcomes, and following up on action items
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with engagement teams, clients, management, and cross-functional stakeholders
Business Outcomes, Continuous Improvement & Team Leadership
Tracks and monitors realization of project objectives, success metrics, adoption measures, and business outcomes after implementation
Partners with project sponsors to define and measure expected benefits and reports progress against those commitments
Promotes consistent use of BDO project management tools, templates, reporting standards, and related resources
Contributes to process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline project delivery, improve communication, enhance reporting, and strengthen project governance
Performs other duties and supports special projects as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise, coach, or coordinate the work of project coordinators, associates, seniors, or other team members assigned to projects or client engagements
May review work products, provide feedback, support workload planning, and help team members understand project management expectations and deliverable standards
Demonstrates strong client service, professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
Leads by example and fosters a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented project environment
Communicates effectively at all levels, translating complex project information into clear, actionable updates for project teams and leadership
Anticipates project needs, proactively identifies barriers, and recommends practical solutions to keep work moving forward
Facilitates decision-making by identifying impacts, dependencies, resource constraints, and risks
Helps project teams remain focused on priority outcomes, quality expectations, and timely delivery
Supports team members by clarifying expectations, encouraging effective collaboration, and helping remove obstacles to execution
Travel
Travel may be required based on client, engagement, project, or practice needs
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in business, accounting, finance, management, information systems, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of work experience in a professional setting, required
Experience managing projects, programs, client engagements, operations, transformation initiatives, or client-facing professional services work, preferred
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, action item trackers, meeting materials, and executive-level update, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project management certification, preferred
Software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Planner and project tracking or collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, preferred
Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), preferred
Experience with Microsoft CoPilot and other AI tools, preferred
Language(s)
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of project management methods, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, issue escalation, stakeholder communication, and project closeout
Ability to manage multiple priorities, workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare polished, concise, and audience-appropriate project -level communications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to drive follow-through and accountability across teams
Ability to analyze project information, identify trends or risks, and recommend practical next steps
Ability to build relationships, influence without direct authority, and work effectively with professionals at varying levels of the organization
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $120,000 - $180,000
Boston Range: $145,000 - $170,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $150,000 - $180,000
Chicago Range: $135,000 - $150,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits\* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more!
\*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; business, accounting, finance, management, or information systems preferred
- Minimum five years professional experience; project management or client-facing work preferred
- Strong project management skills including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication
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