We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

We are looking for a Sr. Associate, CIO Services to join this team! As a CIO Senior Associate at RSM, you will work with businesses in diverse industries and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to executive management. You will work on numerous projects per year, managing several pieces of assignments, not just one small part, and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you are done! You will also work in a mutually respectful team environment which will help you perform at your best and advance your career and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• ​Help clients with their digital transformation journeys including digital strategy development, digital assessments, roadmap development and advising on emerging technologies.
• ​Advising CIOs on optimizing IT departments and IT capabilities within client organizations.
• ​Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and users·
• Perform technology assessments.
• ​Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.
• ​Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
• ​Update, implement and maintain procedures
• ​Work closely with clients and technicians
• ​Participate in projects, develop project plans, and monitor performance·
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.
• ​Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce applicable reports.
• ​Network internally and externally to develop sales opportunities.
• ​Perform user acceptance testing.
• ​Provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities.
• ​Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges
• Continuously learn to better understand RSM's scope of services, with the intent to enhance value to the client through integration of services.
• ​Aspire to career growth by assuming more active roles in technology assessments over time, as knowledge and experience progress.
• ​Stay up to date on the latest process and digital/IT advancements to automate and modernize systems and regulatins.
• ​Effectively document and communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management

Basic Qualifications:

• ​2-5 years’ experience in process intelligence, digital transformation and/or software management, preferably working in a platform agnostic environment.
• ​Knowledge of ERP, CRM, CPM and other enterprise platforms.
• ​Previous consulting experience, advising on digital adoption automation and efficiencies.
• ​Previous experience with implementing technologies and migrating clients to SaaS/cloud environments.
• ​Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts across all domains.
• ​Basic understanding of IT application lifecycle, general IT controls and methods.
• ​Experience in developing Target Operating Models for clients.
• ​Strong communication skills.
• ​Highly self-motivated.
• ​Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to apply theoretical concepts and best practices to solve business problems.
• ​Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• ​Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% throughout North America.
• ​Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• ​Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues.
• ​Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• ​Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve.
• ​Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Business Information Systems (BIS).
• Experience with various software solutions including Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint and Word.
• ​Strong data manipulation skills utilizing Excel.
• ​Database knowledge (Microsoft SQL, and/or Access).
• ​Previous experience with operational process reviews and basic internal control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ​Certifications such as COBIT, ITIL, PMP, TOGAF.
• ​Experience in PE and/or M&A transactions.
• ​Exposure to a key industry such as Business and Professional Services, TMT, Industrials, Consumer Products and/or life sciences.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

If you have questions, please reach out to your recruiter. If you are unsure who your recruiter is, please reach out to our immigration question mailbox at globalmobilityandimmigration@rsmus.com for assistance. Only questions specifically related to sponsorship will be considered and answered by the global immigration team’s mailbox.

Compensation Range: $88,700 - $177,100

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. RSMUS, LLP is led by Brian Becker, managing partner & CEO of RSM US LLP. He oversees over 17,000 assurance, tax and consulting professionals across nearly 100 offices in the U.S., Canada, India and El Salvador. RSM US and RSM UK recently announced plans to merge, creating a transatlantic enterprise with more than 23,000 people across six countries, including U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, India and El Salvador.