Leadership Initiative Senior Associate

RSM US LLP

. Translate defined priorities into workplans with outcomes, owners, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success measures .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $77,700 - $128,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including planning, documentation, and stakeholder management, while effectively coordinating cross-functional initiatives and synthesizing information for strategic decision-making.

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Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementExecutive CommunicationMicrosoft 365 SkillsRisk Identification

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationMilestone TrackingDocumentationPlanningRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceAttention to DetailOrganizationInfluence Without AuthorityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Project PlansDashboardsAction TrackersCollaboration Workspaces

Industry Keywords

Market DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentEmployee ExperienceGrowth EnablementLeadership Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate defined priorities into workplans with outcomes, owners, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success measures
Coordinate low- to moderate-risk projects and recurring workstreams through implementation and closeout
Maintain project documentation, action trackers, dashboards, project plans, resource libraries, procedures, and collaboration workspaces
Prepare agendas, presentations, decision materials, status updates, reporting, communications, talking points, announcements, and executive summaries
Coordinate activity with Growth, Industry, Market Development, client-serving leaders, and other partners
Gather and synthesize market, industry, talent, and community information into observations and opportunities
Coordinate leadership meetings, growth forums, all-hands sessions, partner forums, and other strategic cadences
Manage invitations, logistics, materials, notes, decisions, action items, owners, due dates, and follow-through
Coordinate culture, talent, alumni, community, and employee experience initiatives
Support plans, calendars, budgets, communications, and execution aligned with market priorities
Gather participation, feedback, and outcome information and summarize themes
Identify process gaps, duplication, and repeatable practices; implement improvements
Serve as a resource for firm processes, systems, and tools
Facilitate working sessions and coordinate contributors through influence and follow-through
Share practices and provide task-level guidance, training, or informal mentoring
Provide flexible support for market, location, and leadership priorities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or 2+ years of related experience; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of relevant project management, market or location operations, leadership support, growth enablement, marketing, business development, employee experience, or related experience
1 to 3 years managing multiple projects of low to moderate risk
Experience coordinating work across functions and interacting with multiple leadership levels
Strong project coordination, planning, documentation, milestone tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder management
Business acumen and ability to synthesize information into observations, recommendations, and next steps
Executive communication, presentation, proofreading, and advanced Microsoft 365 skills
Strong organization, prioritization, discretion, judgment, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail
Ability to build trust, influence without authority, work independently within defined scope, and adapt to changing priorities
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexible schedule
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities