Associate of Operations - Project Management

Multiple Locations: Charlotte, NC, USA • Atlanta, GA, USA • New York, NY, USA • Dallas, TX, USA • Tampa, FL, USA • Jacksonville, FL, USA • Austin, TX, USA • Houston, TX, USA • Indianapolis, IN, USA • Oklahoma City, OK, USA • St. Louis, MO, USA • Louisville, KY, USA

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Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2236199

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

The Associate of Operations - Project Management leads high-impact, region-wide consulting projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives. This role is accountable for driving project success through expert resource management, proactive risk mitigation, and clear, consistent communication. The Associate operates in a dynamic, matrixed environment, collaborating across departments to deliver measurable results and support firmwide transformation initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate advanced organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

What You Will Do:

Strategy & Planning

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Communicate project expectations and updates to all stakeholders with clarity and timeliness.
  • Establish and manage project timelines, milestones, and success criteria using industry-standard tools.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Consulting PMO Director to ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.

Project Execution / Operational Management

  • Lead project teams from initiation through successful completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Actively identify and implement process enhancements to improve project delivery and PMO effectiveness
  • Utilize key performance indicators to measure project success and inform decision-making
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and communication strategies.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively, fostering accountability and high performance.
  • Resolve team conflicts and manage dependencies to maintain project momentum.
  • Deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Proactively manage scope changes, identify risks, and implement contingency plans.
  • Mentor and motivate team members, cultivating a culture of ownership and excellence.
  • Build and sustain relationships critical to project and organizational success.
  • Collaborate with other Project Managers to advance skill maturity and share best practices amongst the Forvis Mazars Project Manager community.
  • Provide timely status updates to operations and consulting leadership.

Professional Development

  • Seek opportunities for continued professional development to learn and grow project management skills.
  • Collaborate and obtain guidance from consulting PMO director.
  • Strong aptitude for developing skills in the knowledge areas of project management including integration management, scope management, schedule management, cost management, quality management, resource management, risk management, and stakeholder management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-3 years of project management or operations experience
  • Experience in document and presentation preparation, spreadsheet collaboration and multiple platform experience including O365, Smartsheet, Planview
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-driven environment with shifting priorities and high expectations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, while demonstrating high leadership skills throughout project(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business operations or other related field(s) of study.
  • 3-5 years of project management or operations experience
  • CAPM, PMP, or PROSCI Change Management Certification
  • Solid understanding of PMBOK principles, Agile, Scrum and other project management methodologies.

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New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range:

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 89,100

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 148,500

City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Associate of Operations - Project Management

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.