Job Description

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT - NCAL

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.

BACKGROUND:

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a minority-owned, 8,000 employee, global service provider overseeing account services in food, environmental, facility maintenance, professional staffing, and security. Within our healthcare security division, we help healthcare organizations achieve superior programs and results. This includes our investment in you and your ability to deliver best practices to our client while receiving exceptional training to advance your healthcare career with BCI. Together, we are building a best-in-class healthcare security operation and are looking for top talent to join us in this effort. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Security Services, the Regional Vice President (RVP) of Security Operations will be responsible for the performance of key operational services, contract performance priorities, and process improvement initiatives that are co-developed with the leadership team. The RVP will provide strategic direction and leadership to the assigned Region, ensuring that functional areas within the Region achieve short and long-term strategic goals that are established by the BCI EVP and client leadership.

The RVP will be asked to work in a complex environment using his/her relationships building skills, strategic thinking, facilitation, and project execution skills to drive vision, strategy, and results on day-to-day operations and improvement strategies related to security operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

1. Provides strategic direction and leadership to assigned Region; communicates company vision and values; directs development and updating of business plans and establishes performance objectives.

2. Ensures that offices within the Region achieve short- and long-term revenue growth and profitability goals; monitors progress against business objectives and directs corrective action as needed; directs implementation of sound operating and financial practices to maximize profitable growth.

3. Fosters a cohesive company culture; integrates new business and operations into the company’s operating structure.

4. Coaches, guides, and develops management within the Region in achieving profitable growth, client retention and resolving significant client issues, and in the effective, efficient, and ethical operation of their respective offices.

5. Evaluates industry and business trends for potential impact on operations; identifies key business opportunities and potential threats; seeks business opportunities and alliances with appropriate organizations.

6. Supports managers within the Region in the prompt and effective resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues; coordinates effective interaction with the senior managers of shared services functions.

7. Ensures that offices maintain a consistent focus on high quality customer service; provides guidance and support in the retention of profitable business.

8. Provides direction for the recruitment, selection, orientation, development, and retention of high caliber management staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

Experience managing and leading large teams in the healthcare, technology, or security space preferred. Experience working in and/or building organizations, leading change management strategies and project management processes a plus. MBA welcomed but not required. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

COMPETENCIES (AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR TESTING):

· Knowledge of business operations and administration principles.

· Knowledge of security services and/or healthcare environments preferred.

· Ability to synthesize business/financial data and develop solutions.

· Planning, organizing and leadership skills.

· Strong oral and written communications skills.

· Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.

· Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

· Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.

· Ability to take initiative and achieve results.

· Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.

· Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

· Intrapreneurial spirt & excitement for building and creating new processes.

· Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS)

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

· Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

· Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

· Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

· May require regular use of vehicle and frequent travel in the performance of duties.

· Conducting oral presentations and group meetings.

· Directing, motivating, teams in a positive manner.

· Reading and analyzing reports and financial data.