Project Administration Associate

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG’s commitment to its clients is demonstrated in our client service delivery approach with cross-functional teams that extend across industry segments. We are currently seeking a Project Administration Associate to join us in our Montvale office.
Information Technology Services (ITS) Audit has an opportunity for a detail oriented person with drive and leadership potential who is interested in becoming a professional Project Manager (PM). Individual will support current ITS Audit project managers and learn through training and hands-on experience.Responsibilities:
Collect project track plans and incorporate into a single project master schedule

Work with the PM tools to enter and update data, generate reports, and help track the progress of the project

Update status meeting slides, record minutes, and create action item logs

Back up the PM by running routine status meetings, following-up on issues and action items, and service as point of contact in the PM’s absence

Manage small efforts (mini-projects)

Utilize industry accepted project management principles to support one or more PM to deliver business value to KPMG’s Audit and Advisory businesses

Assist in project cost estimating and budget forecasts

Establish project communication plans to provide stakeholders with appropriate project status information

Help identify and escalate unresolved issues and risks to management
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related academic study from an accredited college/university, or equivalent work experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Office, and Visio

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Detailed oriented

Some project related training/knowledge or limited project management experience

Willing to achieve Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within six months
Please include salary requirements within resume textKPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Interested? Please send your resume referencing Code 06006380. We strongly encourage you to apply online at