IT Project Manager bei Ksmcpa

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence  – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary:

Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead strategic and technical initiatives across our expanding technology ecosystem. You’ll be instrumental in shaping how projects are planned, executed, and delivered. You will be instrumental in driving process maturity, governance, and transparency across the firm.

The ideal candidate is a PMP and Agile-certified professional with hands-on experience managing enterprise IT projects and administering Jira Software at scale. This is a high-impact role that partners closely with IT and business leadership to ensure technology initiatives align with KSM’s modernization strategy and AI-driven future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a firmwide IT project management framework aligned with KSM’s business goals and IT governance model.
• Lead projects through full lifecycles from initiation and scoping to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.
• Administer and configure Jira Software to optimize project tracking, automation, and reporting.
• Partner with technical teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid Agile environment.
• Monitor project health and provide transparent reporting to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
• Partner with executives to align IT initiatives with firmwide strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in project methodologies and promote a culture of accountability, predictability, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• PMP and Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT or technical projects in medium-to-large organizations.
• Proven experience administering and configuring Jira for enterprise use (Confluence or Power BI experience a plus).
• Strong background in developing or refining project management frameworks or PMOs.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams in hybrid or distributed environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category. 

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.