The Strategic Learning Advisor Manager plays a key role in connecting business priorities with learning and talent strategies that drive performance. Serving as a trusted advisor to an assigned business area, this role partners closely with business leaders, subject matter experts and Talent partners to assess needs, address performance gaps and shape practical, high-impact learning solutions that build capability, support client service and advance firm and L&D priorities.
Key responsibilities - Serve as a performance consultant to business leaders, subject matter experts, curriculum owners and L&D colleagues to understand business needs and recommend fit-for-purpose learning and performance solutions.
- Lead needs assessment, solution scoping, learning strategy, stakeholder alignment and measurement planning for assigned portfolios.
- Partner with Curriculum Leads, Learning Architects, Experience Leads and Portfolio Management to move solutions from concept through execution.
- Own, manage and regularly assess assigned learning portfolios; use data and stakeholder feedback to recommend improvements, retire low-value offerings and prioritize work that matters most.
- Communicate portfolio strategy, progress, issues, risks and outcomes to stakeholders with clarity and appropriate business context.
- Lead project teams and contribute to enterprise L&D initiatives that improve consistency, quality, scalability and impact.
- Guide team members and SMEs through ambiguity, tradeoffs and decisions while modeling RSM's collaborative, curious and client-centric behaviors.
Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in learning and development, talent development, performance consulting, curriculum management, project management or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving and follow-through skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint; ability to learn and use learning platforms and collaboration tools.
- Ability to work across teams, adapt to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing multiple learning or talent initiatives with moderate to high complexity.
- Working knowledge of instructional design, adult learning, evaluation methods and blended learning approaches.
Preferred qualifications - Degree or coursework in education, instructional design, human resource development, business or a related field.
- Experience in professional services, public accounting, consulting or a complex matrixed organization.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools, learning technologies or data to improve quality, efficiency or learner experience.
- Experience advising leaders in Assurance, Tax, Consulting, FCS, Enterprise or comparable business functions.
- Experience managing stakeholders, budgets, vendors or cross-functional project teams.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.
At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $95,400 - $163,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
