Project Management Specialist (Night Shift)

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world's top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we're growing our operations in the Philippines through our wholly owned affiliate, CohnReznick Philippines. We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Management Specialist to join the team in our Philippines office.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

WHY COHNREZNICK

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your why at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

The Project Management Specialist supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the firm by coordinating tasks, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication across project teams and stakeholders. This role is suited for developing project management professionals with a foundation of practical experience who are ready to take ownership of defined workstreams, drive process consistency, and contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO. The Specialist works under moderate supervision, partners closely with Senior Specialists and PMO leadership, and applies foundational-to-intermediate knowledge of project management methodologies to support project charters, schedules, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Client Interaction & Collaboration

• Coordinate and support recurring project meetings, including agenda preparation, facilitation of discussion, and distribution of minutes and action items.
• Facilitate meetings with internal teams and stakeholders, including project kickoffs, status reviews, and working sessions under the guidance of senior team members.
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain and update stakeholder registers, project communication plans, and departmental files and records.
• Support the development of executive-ready presentations and briefing materials for internal and external audiences.
• Leverage Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote) to manage team documents, workflows, and deliverables.
  
  

Technical Tasks

• Documentation: Create and maintain project artifacts, including project charters, schedules, status reports, meeting notes, and action item logs.
• Process Flows & Diagrams: Assist in developing process flow diagrams that translate stakeholder input into documented business processes.
• Requirements Support: Support the elicitation and documentation of business and functional requirements in partnership with Senior Specialists.
• Testing & Validation: Participate in testing activities to validate that solutions meet documented requirements and perform as expected.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com).
• Track project budgets, resource allocations, and timelines; flag variances and escalate risks appropriately.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet defined standards and acceptance criteria.
  
  

Strategic Tasks

• Manage individual project tasks with moderate supervision and contribute to simple project budgets and work breakdown structures.
• Gather and document requirements, interpret data patterns, and propose practical solutions to routine business problems.
• Apply foundational interviewing and facilitation techniques to gather requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to PMO standards, templates, and best practices by identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder impact assessments and communication planning.
• Maintain a client-focused approach, building strong working relationships with project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Development & Leadership

• Join PMI and actively pursue professional development through on-demand classes, certifications, and firm-sponsored learning opportunities.
• Stay current on business industry workflows and processes to increase subject matter depth and better serve project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Management Specialists to learn best practices in documentation, tools, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative approach that contributes to a positive team culture.
  
  

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or business analysis roles, ideally within professional services, consulting, or a PMO environment.
• Foundational knowledge of PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Monday.com, SharePoint, Visio).
• Exposure to creating project documentation, meeting notes, process flows, and status reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to peers and mid-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – strongly preferred, or willingness to obtain within 12–24 months of hire.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – willingness to pursue as a growth path.
  
  

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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