Ownership of Strategy & Execution Offerings
Strategy Formulation:define strategic goals through external and internal research; clarify purpose, vision, and set value targets for strategy
Strategy Activation:translate strategy into actionable roadmap with clear target state and achievable milestones, and communicate a compelling story to the organization
Strategy Enablement: supporting structure and process design to ensure strategic activities are prioritized and target state value is achieved
Process Optimization:analyze current state business processes to design optimized ways of working for individuals, teams, and functions to achieve organizational value
Program Leadership: lead strategic programs to execute on strategic goals focused on problem solving beyond scope, schedule, and budget
Client Delivery
Own a portfolio of projects with full oversight and responsibility for delivery excellence
Lead, deliver or jump-start delivery efforts in the assigned practice
Build, develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients at the Executive level
Engage clients to develop and offer unique, measurable services that meet their needs
Assume ownership of projects while simultaneously leading a team
Leadership
Create a highly capable and high performing team within the Strategy & Execution practice
Plan for team growth and participate in recruiting process to fill open roles
Manage team members and projects to Pioneer standard operating procedures
Lead and develop the career path for 4-8 direct reports and scale their influence
Manage key results and ensure each team members meet or exceed expectations
Practice Development
Contribute to practice action plan to grow sales, create new service offerings to client challenges
Provide expertise to deepen and expand the firms’ product offerings and client solutions
Act as thought leader for the practice area (i.e. blog posts, articles, speaking at events etc.)
Provide ongoing training and coaching to the Strategy & Execution team
Develop and maintain Pioneer Strategy & Execution standards and practices
Business Development
Provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with business development team to drive growth and scope opportunities
Contribute to proposal development, proposal requirements and proposal writing as a part of managing our sales process

Requirements

5+ years of consulting leadership experience
10+ years project/program management with success managing medium to large projects using various methodologies
5+ years leading and developing a team of direct reports
Experience working with formal process improvement projects (PMI, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean process improvement, value improvement etc. )
Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with experience in technology implementation or systems integration
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage many responsibilities at one time to effectively partner with clients throughout the project lifecycle
Track record of successfully fostering client account growth and development
Proven skills in the identification and resolution of client challenges
Demonstrated ability to effectively expand professional networks through strategic relationship building and engagement
The ability to be a person of influence with executive level teams to drive results.
Strong business acumen, can convey complex ideas clearly and concisely for all levels of leadership and professional audiences through verbal, written and facilitation.
High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Passionate about leading with humility, driving hard to do great work, while being connected to the team and things you love outside of work
Ability to commute to various clients across the metro area
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

meaningful time off and paid holidays
parental leave
401(k) including employer match
tuition reimbursement
a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess improvementSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)PMIKaizenSix SigmaLean process improvementstrategic planningprogram leadershipbusiness process optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipclient relationship managementcommunicationproblem solvingteam developmentinfluencestrategic thinkingadaptabilitycoachingbusiness acumen