Manager - Digital Advisory - Project Manager

As the Manager - Digital Advisory - Project Manager at BDO, your main responsibilities include leading end-to-end program and project delivery for enterprise transformation initiatives, acting as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders, and defining project scope, objectives, KPIs, timelines, and deliverables. You'll also be tasked with managing risks, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery.

To apply for the Manager - Digital Advisory - Project Manager position at BDO, candidates should possess 5–8 years of experience in project/program management, preferably within consulting or large enterprise environments. A strong understanding of business processes and IT landscapes, along with proficiency in stakeholder management and strong communication skills in Dutch and English, is essential. Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies and project management certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 will be beneficial.

In this role at BDO, you will be managing large-scale digital transformation initiatives across various sectors. You will work on projects that require you to define strategic goals, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure the delivery of measurable business value through effective technology execution.

BDO emphasizes personal and professional growth for its employees, including Managers in the Digital Advisory sector. You will have access to the BDO Academy, a comprehensive suite of training courses tailored to enhance your skills and knowledge. Additionally, BDO offers a culture that encourages collaboration and respect, helping you chart the direction of your own career.

At BDO, the workplace culture is characterized by respect, diversity, and teamwork. As a Manager - Digital Advisory - Project Manager, you will be part of a supportive team of experts who value your contributions and encourage open communication across all levels of the organization. Flexibility in work hours and locations further enriches this positive environment.

When answering this question, highlight your familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. Provide examples of past projects where you've effectively utilized these methodologies to manage timelines and deliverables, demonstrating an understanding of their respective strengths in various project contexts.

In your response, emphasize the importance of clear communication and establishing trust with stakeholders. Share experiences where you successfully navigated stakeholder expectations, facilitated discussions, and resolved conflicts, illustrating your approach to building strong relationships.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to articulate the complexities encountered in the project and the specific actions you took to address them. Highlight your problem-solving skills and the ultimate positive outcome of your management strategies.

Discuss methods such as risk assessment matrices and stakeholder feedback loops to identify potential risks early on. Share how you prioritize risks and outline mitigation strategies that you’ve implemented in past projects to ensure successful delivery.

Explain how you involve business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to regularly validate objectives and execution plans. Illustrate how you adapt technology solutions based on evolving business goals.

Mention specific project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or MS Project that you've successfully used in the past. Discuss how these tools facilitate collaboration, track progress, and allow for real-time adjustments in project timelines.

Share techniques such as recognition of team efforts, fostering an inclusive environment, and implementing motivational incentives tailored to your team. Provide examples of when motivation techniques helped navigate difficult project phases successfully.

In your answer, emphasize the need to tailor your communication based on the audience, whether they are technical experts or business executives. Provide examples of successful interactions where your adaptive communication led to better project outcomes.

Discuss specific KPIs and success criteria such as budget adherence, stakeholder satisfaction, and project completion time. Illustrate how you analyze these metrics post-project for continuous improvement.

Share your belief in the importance of retrospectives and feedback loops. Explain how you gather input from team members after project completion and use it to refine processes, ensuring a learning culture within your team.