Senior Consultant, Talent Effectiveness

The Senior Consultant, Talent Effectiveness, embodies senior-level expertise in learning, embracing adaptability within a dynamic learning landscape. Collaborating closely with Strategic Talent Business Partners and key stakeholders, they translate business needs into effective solutions. This involves the end-to-end process of analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative learning solutions enhanced by cutting-edge tools and technologies. Their role extends to facilitating content delivery for diverse audiences, including executives and advanced learners.

The Senior Consultant champions the alignment of programs and priorities with Ryan's vision and values. A trusted advisor, they consult cross-functionally, identifying talent gaps and proposing impactful solutions spanning learning and development, leadership enhancement, assessments, and employee engagement. Additionally, they guide aligned business units in content creation and delivery, fostering performance-driven outcomes. With a keen eye on change management, the consultant engages internal clients to usher in development opportunities congruent with the firm's strategy.

This professional showcases remarkable presentation and facilitation skills across diverse methods. They possess exceptional communication skills both verbally and written. They possess a track record of elevating training programs and excel in coaching and professional development. Technical proficiency extends to administering learning management systems (LMS) and other learning software. Agile methodology and exceptional project management are their forte, delivering results independently or collaboratively in fast-paced settings. Adept in creative problem-solving, this consultant embodies Ryan's values, fostering a culture of excellence, trust, and integrity.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and People Group Leaders to design, implement, execute and evaluate programs and priorities that promote Ryan’s vision and values and positively impact performance and key results.
• Act as a partner and trusted advisor to consulting on team success across all functions to assess talent gaps and recommend and execute solutions in the areas of learning and development, leadership development, assessments, and employee engagement.
• Support aligned business unit’s in design and development of content to help them positively impact performance and key results, including coaching subject-matter-experts in delivery of content.

• Engage with internal clients to identify and assist with change management initiatives for development opportunities that align with the Firm’s strategy and annual initiatives.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging and current trends in learning and technology for application to support Ryan’s key results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent presentation and facilitation skills in multiple methods.
• Exhibits exceptional communication and influencing skills including explaining complex concepts clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with leading the successful development and improvement of training programs.
• Exhibits strong coaching and professional development skills.
• Assists with the implementation and administration of technical applications and solutions including, but not limited to, the learning management systems (LMS).
• Possesses strong project management skills with a proven ability to advocate for change and achieve successful results while working independently or collaboratively as part of a team to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits exceptional problem solving skills using creativity, innovation and a solution-focused attitude.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Demonstrates Ryan’s Values: Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust, Integrity Always.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in relevant field required. Five or more years of relevant corporate training experience required, preferably in a professional services environment.  Three years of project leadership experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet navigation and research, and basic skills in Microsoft® Access. Experience delivering training via online meeting technology preferred. Experience with eLearning authoring tools a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Certifications and facilitation experience with industry standard, vendor-created programs are preferred. (Examples: Strengths Finder, ICF, Assessments, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position requires no supervisory responsibilities. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran