Leadership Initiative Sr Assoc

Provide highly skilled and efficient support to one or more members of RSM’s National or Regional Leadership Team as it relates to strategic business initiatives. This role will work closely with assigned leaders, while building strong relationships across the enterprise, to ensure projects are prioritized, scheduled and executed appropriately. In addition, this position may serve as a subject matter expert in a particular service line, industry, program or other area as assigned.

Essential Duties

Leverage knowledge of the firm, line of business and/or industry to support leadership in the execution of strategic or tactical imperatives, including:

• Outline the overall schedule, resources, and deliverables that support business goals, and take appropriate steps to ensure objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Create and maintain documentation to identify, plan and follow up on active assignments for leaders and other contributors
• Prepare and proofread information including correspondence, PowerPoint slides, handouts, and spreadsheets, ensuring a professional and consistent appearance
• Conduct research and recognize project risks and/or issues

Provide executive level support to assigned leaders including but not limited to:

• Serve as the point person to maintain all calendar appointments and ensure meetings are scheduled in advance and prioritized accordingly
• Coordinate all travel arrangements including flights, cars, hotels and meals
• Responsible for meeting management administration including handling all meeting invitations and logistics, tracking attendees, creating agendas/developing content, taking notes and following up with action items. May contribute to the conversation accordingly
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly to-do list with follow ups accordingly
• Anticipate needs and independently apply a systematic approach toward achieving desired outcomes
• Routinely handle confidential correspondence
• Serve as a knowledge resource for leaders/teams with questions on established processes to deliver a consistent and positive experience
• Act as liaison between leaders and other ECS/ICS departments across the enterprise as appropriate
• Provide expert knowledge in firm systems, tools and industry when appropriate
• May serve as a subject matter expert in a particular service line, industry, program or other area as assigned
• May serve as a career advisor and/or mentor to other team members
• Provide real-time project feedback, coaching, training, development, and career growth activities.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business related area or equivalent experience
• PMP Certification (preferred)

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (required)
• Experience with project management tool(s) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a related field or area
• 3+ years prior experience managing multiple projects of moderate to high risk
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of programs, projects, or assignments
• Ability to lead by understanding team dynamics
• Ability to support, affect, and implement change
• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population
• Facilitate discussions with leadership
• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain team members
• Ability to manage at a macro level and identify when a refined approach is necessary

Currently, RSM does not intend to hire candidates for entry level positions who will need, now or in the future, RSM sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM’s total rewards, visit our website at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.html.

If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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