Senior Project Manager

OverviewAt Wipfli, people count.At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, multi‑workstream client engagements with a strong emphasis on delivery excellence, resource optimization, and engagement economics. This role partners closely with service leaders, consultants, and client leadership to ensure projects and programs are delivered on time, within budget, and with appropriate governance, while navigating ambiguity, evolving scope, and imperfect data. Work LocationThis role is open to remote candidates. Due to the geographic distribution of our team and client base, we are primarily focused on candidates located within the Central or Eastern time zones. Candidates should be comfortable working primarily within these time zones to support collaboration with team members and clients. Occasional travel is required (approximately 15%), primarily within the Midwest and East Coast regions.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Project & Engagement LeadershipLead large, complex projects and portfolios with multiple workstreams, actively managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and interdependencies Own budget‑to‑actual performance, including forecasting, reconciliation, burn analysis, ETC, utilization, and margin impact Translate delivery risk into financial, operational, and audit‑relevant language; facilitate and lead executive steering committees and governance forums Define, implement, and enforce stage gates, delivery standards, and governance models across engagementsDelivery EnablementUse delivery data and operational metrics (burn, ETC, utilization, risk heatmaps) to drive informed decision‑making Develop and enhance delivery methodologies, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and scalability Build executive‑ready dashboards and narratives from incomplete or evolving data; present program status, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholdersTools, Data, and Process OptimizationCreate and maintain project and program toolkits to enable time, budget, and risk management. Lead or support the implementation and optimization of PSA / PPM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Mavenlink, OpenAir, Adaptive, Planview) Lead detailed resource planning, capacity planning, and portfolio prioritization across competing initiatives Ensure alignment between SDLC, change management, access controls, and governance frameworks Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 7+ years of project management experience at a professional services firm or 10+ years of industry project management experience with 1+ year at a professional services firm Proven experience leading multi‑workstream programs Demonstrated ownership of engagement economics, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance Experience leading resource management, including capacity planning and portfolio prioritization Experience operating in environments with ambiguity, incomplete requirements, and shifting scope Strong understanding of SDLC frameworks and ability to train and enable teams About 15% of travel to client locations in the U.S. Preferred QualificationsPgMP or PMP certification Experience aligning SDLC, change management, and access controls. Working knowledge of ERP platforms and delivery of ERP or large technology programs Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, and GAAP concepts Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect! Additional DetailsAdditional Details:Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at .Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $117,000-158,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, trai