Senior Consultant, Global Data Strategy (REMOTE)

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Digital Tax Transformation group within Ryan’s Innovation team works to identify high-value applications for leading-edge technologies to improve and automate processes across tax practice charter. Some of the key technology focus areas of the Digital Tax Transformation team include:

• Business Process Management
• Robotic Process Automation
• Intelligent Document Processing (OCR/ICR)
• Custom Solutions
   

Ultimately every team member is responsible for achieving Ryan’s Key Results:

• People
• Client
• Value

In addition, the ideal candidate needs to perform the following Ryan Innovation Senior Consultant competencies at a successful level.

Project Management

• Coordinates resources, timelines, and budgets for the portfolio of innovation ideas and projects to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and support the ideation lifecycle
• Manages project issues and risks and escalates to the appropriate stakeholders with clarity, timeliness, and professionalism
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships across the organization for project execution and delivery

Innovation

• Leads the build, developing, testing, and monitoring of technology solutions that are part of the Innovation portfolio
• Demonstrates ability to document and translate requirements while making connections to business processes, potential risk, and technology solutions
• Interacts regularly with customers to understand problem areas of the modern tax department
• Works with Ryan business units to identify trusted customers for participation in the Innovation lifecycle to generate ideas and solicit feedback on the most promising ideas
• Identifies new market spaces where technology and data strategy can benefit Ryan customers or service delivery methods including analysis of trends and market disruptions and searching for emerging technology and new market opportunities

Domain Application:   Applies tax and technology domain expertise with good judgment and impactful communication to contribute value and accomplish desired outcomes for clients and the Firm.  

Client Advocate: Develops and cultivates meaningful relationships with internal/external clients resulting in client loyalty, satisfaction and continued growth and expansion. 

Operational Excellence: Runs a high-yield, efficient mode of operation ensuring profitability of work and stewardship of company resources. Plans and prioritizes to ensure successful delivery of high-quality business results on time, every time.  

Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership in directing, motivating, and developing self and team members. Sustains motivation and morale while maximizing performance through clear expectations and accountability in any work environment (remote or onsite).  Creates an atmosphere of innovation by treating mistakes as learning opportunities. 

Perseverance and Impact: Exhibits determination, resilience and commitment while staying focused on what is under their control and focusing efforts on what will most positively impact the Firm.  

Education

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business management, tax, computer science, information systems (MIS) and equivalent STEM degrees or equivalent experience.

Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Microsoft® Excel and Access, Microsoft® Outlook, Microsoft® Word, CRM, and internet navigation/research.

Fluency in at least one programming language and/or scripting language highly desired (Python, Java, C++, etc.).

Experience with one or more database platform is also a strong indicator for success in the role.

Experience with one or more Robotics Process Automation platforms.

Experience with one or more data analytics and/or visualization platforms

Functional knowledge of finances packages such as HRIS, CRM, and ERP systems is strongly preferred.

Certifications

Alteryx Certification (preferred)

Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional (preferred)

CSM Certified ScrumMaster (preferred)

PMP Project Management Professional Certification (preferred)

PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

PMI-PBA Professional in Business Analysis (preferred)

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred)

Valid driver’s license (required)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may include supervisory responsibilities and it is preferred that candidates have 3+ years management and people development experience.  The ideal candidate will create a challenging and stimulating environment for the Innovation Lab team, primarily through delivering quality leadership to direct reports and empowering them with the skills, tools, and resources to follow through with their respective projects.

Work Environment

Standard indoor working environment.

Position requires regular interaction with management of the Firm; Interface with external vendors, targets, and clients also necessary.

Compensation:

• For certain California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 - $132,000.00
• For other California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $92,000.00 - $121,000.00
• For Colorado based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $88,000.00 - $115,500.00
• For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $92,000.00 - $121,000.00
• For other Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $88,000.00 - $115,500.00
• For New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 - $132,000.00
• For other New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $84,000.00 - $110,000.00
• For Washington based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $92,000.00 - $121,000.00
• The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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