Project Program Mgmt. Strategic Advisor

Job Summary:

• Leads team(s) responsible for facilitating the management of internal operations and activities to support the MIWS organization in successfully achieving financial and operational goals and objectives.
• Improves the operational systems and processes in support of company and practice missions.
• Leads activities for better management reporting, information flow, cost management, forecasting, business process and organizational planning.
• Performs in a liaison role between leadership across their leader’s organizations and programs.

Job Duties:

• Applies influence and negotiation skills to drive business results.
• Advises on how to simplify and/or improve processes that improve financial or employee performance.
• Provides direction and support on operations, administration, and results for MIWS Practice and assigned programs.
• Increases the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT, Costing/Pricing, Product Mgt and Finance), through the coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Supports financial processes including rate cards, P&L and our cost recovery strategies/pricing.
• Liaises with Product Mgt, Practices, Finance and our unit for automation effectiveness and value creation.
• Manages and coordinates overall communications  
• Manages incentive performance objectives and attainment level for leaders across the unit.
• Leads Employee Recognition and DEI initiatives.
• Plans and executes quarterly all-hands video conference.
• Plans agenda and manages bi-weekly leader call.
• Develops and executes monthly/quarterly operational performance reporting and analysis.
• Develops and leads or supports assigned projects and programs, such as, Emerging Talent, DEI, Talent Roadmap etc.

Key Skills:

• Models exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Extensive experience and confidence in interacting with Practice and company senior leaders.
• Executes exceptional client service skills and leadership capabilities.
• Adept at converting concepts into power point presentations.
• Expert knowledge, understanding and application of project management principles and methodologies.
• Models expert analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a matrixed and cross-functional team including senior contributors.
• Models exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Exhibits budgeting, business financial and P&L skills.
• Ability to develop comprehensive and complex operational and strategic plans.

Required Experience or Education:

• 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• Includes 5+ years managerial/ leadership experience.
• Undergraduate/ Postgraduate degree or equivalent work experience.