RSG is seeking a dynamic leader in our Travel Demand Modeling practice to build and drive growth across multiple practice areas by developing and executing market strategies that draw from and build upon the capabilities of RSG. This is a remote position.

If you are ready to make an impact, please submit your application, along with your resume and cover letter Here

AS A MARKET LEADER

You are a subject matter expert that plans and manages medium sized teams responsible for complex and large-scale projects within a geography or service line. You develop forecasting tools and data products to support US transportation agencies as they navigate the rapidly evolving world of smart mobility. You are responsible for the performance of the team and growth of existing markets, while working to identify new opportunities. Additionally, you will have direct project management and work product responsibilities ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery that result in high customer satisfaction and excellent business performance outcomes.

You have good technical judgment and work as a team player who is a resourceful, clear, and creative thinker. You are amiable and have strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills that enable you to create and communicate complex technical materials in clear, concise, and meaningful ways that technical and non-technical people will understand. You participate in meetings with team members and clients, and you manage your tasks on time, within budget, and to the pleasure of your clients. We serve a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

ABOUT RSG

RSG is proud to be a mission-driven organization, working to shape a better future through unmatched research and analytics, and we are looking for exceptional consulting leaders to join our team and help drive innovation, foster deeper client and industry partnerships, and advance RSG's mission and vision by elevating and growing the reach of our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Execution (15%)

• Internalize RSG's mission, vision, values, practices and strategies and speaks confidently, accurately and persuasively to advance all.
• Actively work in alignment with leadership to confidently and accurately operationalize strategies and tactics.
• Lead and guide a market/service line for a region, executing consulting engagements on-time and on-budget with RSG's high standard for delivery.
• Develop project strategies that align with client and organizational goals, considering client objectives and industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and expand service offerings.
• Guide project managers in managing project resources efficiently, including human capital and other project-related assets.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation to win and deliver work optimally.
• Identify opportunities for service enhancement and innovation.
• Monitor and drive accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery of high quality projects.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, management of staff, including mentoring and development of staff.
• Mentor consulting leadership to enhance the overall capabilities of the consulting team. Ensures junior staff are receiving effective mentorship and guidance for growth.

Business Development and Client Relations (25%)

• Drive business development efforts to generate revenue.
• Play a key role in positioning the consulting division strategically within the market.
• Develop and nurture client relationships that contribute to growth of larger/longer relationships.
• Understand client needs and contribute to solution development, while acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing client organizations, and build new client relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to new client acquisition or new types of existing client engagements.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Maintain knowledge and information about industry trends and best practices to lead the development of market strategies and business plans.
• Actively participates in activities/industry events to advance the RSG brand.

Project Delivery and Management (60%)

• Provide operational direction on project goals and client deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Responsible for full teams project delivery performance and ability to meet client expectations ensuring a high-level of client satisfaction.
• Provide oversight of the project portfolio and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Efficiently allocates resources, monitors and reports key performance indicators for project success.
• Drive accountability for key performance indicators, contingency planning and issue mitigation (e.g., difficult client conversations) to maintain high standards of performance and successful outcomes.
• Performs project-related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors
• Preferred areas of study: transportation, energy, market research, statistics, math, economics, psychology, geography, engineering, or a similarly relevant field of study
• Masters or other advanced degrees preferred
• 15+ years consulting and building domain expertise

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage regional professional consulting teams and large-scale/complex projects
• Proven ability to consistently drive accountability for the performance of a team within the discipline
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to communicate strategic direction to a team to drive alignment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple medium-sized teams of people and projects to deliver projects within scope, on-time and on-budget with high customer satisfaction
• Proven ability to adapt team plans and priorities to address resource and operational changes
• Proven ability to lead with a quality, innovation, and growth mindset
• Demonstrated ability to independently make decisions and solve problems in accordance with policy, procedure, and business plans
• Proven ability to provide professional and technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Periodic travel is required. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled.

CORPORATE VALUES

• Honor Commitments: We make commitments to our clients, collaborators, colleagues, and community and we stick to them. Our commitments are rooted in strong ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Embrace the Challenge: We enjoy and take pride in what we do. We are eager to take on challenges, be innovative, and put in the work required. We continuously strive to learn, share, and develop professionally.
• Play as a Team: We respect the people we work with and enjoy working together in a collaborative, trust-based environment. We value diversity of thought and open communication. We support each other to deliver quality work, and to grow as individuals and as a team.
• Think like an Owner: We constantly look for opportunities to provide more value. We provide a flexible environment to encourage people to explore new directions and to take ownership of their own and RSG's success.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS A GENERAL STATEMENT OF REQUIRED MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.