Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Guide Baker Tilly and client resources in defining and executing transformation initiatives, which include business process and/or technology implementations.

• Create, oversee, and evaluate project strategies and plans that align with implementation phases or long-term objectives.

• Gather and articulate requirements through various methods such as interviews, document reviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and more.

• Oversee and execute multiple projects through effective delegation, coordination, communication, and organization.

• Organize project deployment, which encompasses staffing, timelines, and fulfilling end-user expectations.

• Ensure thorough documentation of projects, including business cases, business requirements, and implementation strategies.

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for specific development requirements.

• Act as a liaison among executive committee members, stakeholders, and development teams.

• Identify potential project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Assist in the development of the Enterprise Transformation practice, focusing on go-to-market strategies, delivery methodology standards, and team growth.

• Provide specialized functional expertise based on relevant skills and experience.

• Cultivate robust internal and external relationships with clients and the community.

• Engage in firm-wide learning and development initiatives.

• Foster the growth and advancement of team members and clients through the Baker Tilly Value Architect model.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• At least eight (8) years of pertinent experience; prior industry and consulting experience is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in managing senior-level client relationships and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across an organization.

• Capability to lead and mentor others, deliver outstanding client service, maintain a comprehensive view while also focusing on details, exhibit appropriate ethical judgment, and show urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.

• Proficiency in breaking down scope into detailed tasks and deliverables, followed by conducting work package handoffs to delivery resources from Baker Tilly, client teams, and third-party vendors.

• Ability to handle multiple projects/initiatives concurrently, with a readiness to support various workstreams as required.

• Creative problem-solving skills acquired through prior experience, education, and training to address issues and eliminate project barriers.

• Exceptional management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with full lifecycle application development (e.g., requirements gathering, use case creation, system analysis and design, integration, testing, deployment).

• Willingness to travel as necessary and work outside of standard business hours for client engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package available to eligible employees.

• Access to firm-wide learning and development programs.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Opportunities to build friendships through social activities and team outings that promote a healthy work-life balance.