Program Manager/Director of Portfolio - Atlanta, GA

Reporting directly to the CIO, the Program Manager serves as a key strategic partner driving enterprise-wide initiatives across Accounting, Tax, Audit, Advisory, Finance, and Operations. Operating at the intersection of business goals, user experience, and technology, this leader translates firm strategy into structured, measurable delivery programs. By combining technical acumen with deep business insight, you will champion digital transformation, AI-enabled innovation, and enterprise platform optimization. This role requires a dynamic leader who can seamlessly blend high-level portfolio governance and continuous improvement with hands-on, cross-departmental execution.Strategic Leadership & CIO PartnershipServe as a strategic advisor to the CIO on enterprise roadmap executionAssist the CIO in driving the strategic plan forwardTranslate firm objectives into prioritized, executable program-project portfoliosDevelop executive dashboards, portfolio reporting, and presentationsAlign initiatives with revenue growth, operational efficiency, compliance, and client experience objectivesSupport long-term technology and operational planning cyclesEnterprise ExecutionOwn the execution of multi-department initiatives, acting as a hands-on project manager for critical short-term projects while laying the foundation for the broader portfolio strategyDefine program governance structures and processesEnforce milestone discipline and scope controlResolve cross-functional execution conflictsEscalate delivery risks or misalignmentProgram & Portfolio Management DisciplineEstablish and maintain a centralized enterprise portfolio view that provides firm leadership with total visibility into all Work in Progress (WIP) across the technology landscapeDevelop integrated master plans with clear dependencies and critical pathsImplement structured intake, prioritization, and approval processes. In the short term, heavily drive the business analysis phase—gathering rigorous business requirements prior to project execution or tool selection to enforce a "look before you leap" disciplineMaintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)Lead recovery planning for off-track initiativesEnforce structured change management and benefits realization trackingEnterprise Platform & Process GovernanceLead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a standardized Project Management tool for the enterpriseDriving integration and process optimization across platforms including the selected project management tool to a work in process system.Ensuring systems support scalability, compliance, and performanceMonitoring adoption, utilization, and measurable ROIEliminating redundant systems and shadow initiativesContinuous Improvement & Operational MaturityEstablish firm-wide project and portfolio management standardsEvaluate delivery methodologies and introduce scalable improvementsIdentify workflow inefficiencies and automation opportunitiesBenchmark best practices within professional servicesEmbed measurable KPIs into operational processesEvaluate Portfolio staffing requirementsResource Management & Financial TrackingManage project forecasts, and track return on investment (ROI)Partner closely with existing IT leaders and other firm leaders to forecast team availability, manage resource allocation, and balance workloads across projects.Identify cost optimization and licensing rationalization opportunitiesImprove forecast accuracy and delivery reliabilityRisk, Compliance & ControlsMaintain enterprise risk visibility across initiativesEnsure alignment with data security, privacy, and regulatory standardsPartner with cybersecurity and compliance teams for audit readinessDevelop mitigation strategies for operational and technology risksChange Management & AdoptionDrive excellent firm communication including training strategies to drive user adoptionLead enterprise change initiatives tied to system and process improvementsDevelop communication strategies aligned with partner-driven cultureDrive adoption through structured rollout and performance metricsInfluence senior leaders through data-driven insightsBuild trust while maintaining governance disciplineQualificationsExperience: 7+ years in Project/Program ManagementExperience: 5+ years of experience in an accounting firm.Proven ability to switch contexts between high-level strategy and low-level execution.Deep administrative expertise in at least one major PPM tool (e.g., Microsoft Project Online, Asana, Monday.com, or Trello).PMP Certification (preferred) or equivalent experience with both Agile (Scrum/SAFe) and Waterfall methodologies or other relevant Program Manager experienceEducation: 4 Year College Degree.Preferred QualificationsExperience and familiarity with Monday.com, Zendesk, G-Suite, and M365Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and technical staff about API integrations, technical debt, and cloud infrastructureFamiliarity with Identity Management projects (Okta, Microsoft Entra) is a strong plusTraining:In addition to on-the-job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry- specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the industry.Salary: CompetitiveBenefits:At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.Mauldin and Jenkins Culture:Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed. Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.