Whitley Penn

JOB DETAILS:

• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: IT
• Location: Dallas, Plano or Fort Worth
• Office Expectations/Hours: hybrid position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Drive the project planning for IT related initiatives and projects in alignment with internal Agile methodology standards and processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders and/or third-party vendors for the successful execution of projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the acceptable margin of error for time, scope, resources and budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives in collaboration with internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility within capacity and resource limits.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Drive the relationships and communication between technology leaders and internal stakeholders, escalate issues or performance matters as needed.
• Take ownership of collaborating with internal teams to address project performance gaps and drive continuous improvement in IT project management.
• Other relevant job duties as assigned or required.

How Will You Get Here?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, and 3 years in project management positions.
• 5+ additional years in project management positions and responsibility if no degree.
• CSM, CSPO, CAL, CAS KCP, KMP or other related project management certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management.
• 10+ years in other project related work.
• Experience in tax, accounting, or financial services is preferred.
• Knowledge in project management methods and standards (Waterfall, PMBOK, CPM, CCPM, Kanban, XP, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Knowledge of at least one Agile methodology framework (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, or similar).
• Experience with Monday is strongly preferred.
• Experience with MS Project and Jira is a plus.
• Exceptional professional and interpersonal skills; able to interact well with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Initiative to manage job related continuing education, keep abreast of current trends in IT Project Management, and a desire to learn and change.

Why Should You Apply?

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 20 days PTO for Salaried Employees
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.