Director, Business Optimization and Program Management

Work Location:

Preferred locations (hybrid): Philadelphia, NY, NJ, Denver Position Summary
Eliassen Group (“Eliassen”) is seeking a highly driven and energetic Business Optimization and Program Management Leader to manage strategic client engagements and contribute to the development of our overall Business Optimization practice. This role will work directly with leadership and sales partners to develop relationships with key accounts and drive execution quality and client satisfaction, develop teams, manage practice risk, and grow account revenue and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, professional services organization, address meaningful client issues, and contribute to the direction of overall success of the organization.
Responsibilities & Duties
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
• Successfully manage multiple and/or complex consulting projects at one or more clients through direct client service delivery
• Set up processes for delivery and supervise day to day engagement execution, including appropriate scope of work, project approach and planning, resource requirements, team selection and onboarding, deliverable design, recommendation implementation, budget and progress tracking, status reporting, and quality assurance.
• Ensure high quality execution of client deliverables by developing strong partnerships with client’s executive level personnel and key partners, including risk management, compliance, and internal and external auditors.
• Manage current client relationships and work with stakeholders on revenue growth.
• Engage in go-to-market and business development efforts, including identifying opportunities for new business; preparation of proposals, Statements of Work, and client presentations for prospective clients; and liaise with senior and C-level client executives.
• Promote thought leadership and drive best in class solution design and industry awareness of Eliassen Group solutions.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and issues, remain up to date with emerging regulatory requirements, and develop individual and team subject matter expertise.
• Drive development of Professional Services’ Intellectual Property (IP) including methodologies, toolkits, accelerators, and other assets created for the purpose of developing our service offerings.
• Participate in Eliassen organizational development activities, including efforts to establish and enhance the corporate culture for the firm’s consultants (communication activities, corporate social responsibility, recruiting efforts, training opportunities, team building, etc.)
• Time spent traveling up to 50%, depending upon the project.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Data Management, or similar field
• MBA or JD from an accredited college/university preferred.
• 10+ years of business experience in medium to large organizations (public company preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a Professional Services organization such as Big 4 or other global consulting firm
• Demonstrated track record of managing large and complex consulting engagements; including a role developing strong relationships with senior level client executives
• Extensive experience in the preparation and timely delivery of proposals, statements of work, management presentations and other deliverables developed in a professional services environment
• One or more relevant certifications including, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Six Sigma Black Belt, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Certifications, or other related accounting, process improvement, or technology professional certification is preferred
• Experience with business transformation, change management and process design and improvement required. Experience with these areas in relation to merger integration preferred.
• Experience with ERP and HRIS system selection and implementation preferred.
• Proven ability to support business expansion opportunities within existing accounts and bringing on new business opportunities
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients and within the company
• Experience building consensus and achieving goals through influence
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate complex concepts/business issues
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and passion to serve clients and our consulting teams, exhibiting a personal sense of urgency and capacity to overcome obstacles
• Strong project and people management experience, with excellent attention to detail, follow-up and organizational skills
Essential Physical Requirements
• Ability to articulate clearly and conduct verbal presentations with large and small audiences.
• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane. Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Ability to view video display terminal images

• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Eliassen reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Base salary range: $140,000 - $150,000
The base salary rate will be commensurate with previous experience and relevant skills and knowledge.”
This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of an annual/quarterly bonus opportunity”.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15+ days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave.”
All job requirements are subject to revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required www.crederegroup.com • www.eliassen.com to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor / manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We need you to help us get there! We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, and discharge, will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Eliassen will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of these characteristics.

#J-18808-Ljbffr