We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
Job Summary
Responsible to plan, organize, develop, manage, and control the activities of assigned Learning & Professional Development (LPD) program/line of business curriculum. This includes planning, coordinating, leading and supervising LPD resources, providing status reporting and communication, leading and managing project execution with a continuous improvement focus, guiding teams in problem solving activities and influencing important change initiatives. Partners with LPD Leadership, National Line of Business (LOB) leaders, and other key stakeholders to achieve organizational excellence in support of company vision, including on-time delivery, quality training programs and productivity improvement/cost reduction strategies.
Essential Duties
1. Provides critical leverage in consulting, developing, planning, executing, and evaluating the practice and
program curriculum to support strategy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serving as LPD consultant and advisor to leaders, subject matter experts, course owners, and developers to define curriculum maps and direct the design, development and execution of assigned program/line of business curriculum.
- Management of the external instructor/designer process
- Leading project teams and focus groups
- Working closely with key stakeholders to support the overall success of the curriculum
- Planning and coordinating Learning & Professional Development (LPD) resources and utilization
- Observing training, reviewing facilitator and program evaluations. Summarizing, providing feedback and offering creative solutions for enhancements, as appropriate.
2. Works closely and collaborates with other LPD Managers on topics common to all LOBs and/or LPD as a whole. The LPD Manager team identifies issues and opportunities for common understanding, recommends and implements best practices, works on LPD projects either as self-identified or assigned by the LPD Leadership team and creates a sense of unity and teamwork within the LPD team as a whole
3. Provides effective leadership to employees and/or team through hiring, orienting, and training. Communicates performance expectations and provides performance feedback, coaching and mentoring. May serve as a Performance Advisor.
4. Provides financial oversight including but not limited to managing external instructor/developer contracts, monitoring LPD staff overtime, assisting in the overall budgeting process and beginning to gain familiarity with the LPD monthly and YTD financial results and assisting in reconciliations of plan to actual.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Project Management certification preferred
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Visio and Microsoft Project required
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal required
- Knowledge of project management methodology required
- SharePoint Site Administration experience preferred
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Basic knowledge of instructional design principles preferred
- Facilitation and presentation skills preferred
EXPERIENCE(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)
- 5+ years relevant experience required
- Previous experience in public accounting or business consulting environment preferred
- Previous experience managing multiple projects of high to moderate risk required
- Previous experience facilitating small group meetings required
- Previous experience organizing events preferred
LEADERSHIP SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)
- Ability to manage multiple milestone projects, including the ability to supervise, direct and review the results of the project required
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. 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 send us an email at [email protected].
