Strategic Learning Advisor Manager

Location: All Locations - US

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, 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.

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. 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.

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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 [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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.