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FTI Consulting · 1 day ago

Director, People & Transformation - M&A and Restructuring Communications | Multiple Locations

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$102K/yr - $202K/yr

5+ years exp

FTI Consulting is a leading global expert-driven consulting firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. They are seeking a Director in their People & Transformation practice to serve as a strategic communications advisor and project manager for restructuring and M&A transactions, engaging internal audiences and coordinating communication strategies.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day client contact on accounts, representing the team in client meetings, calls, and while working at client sites

Coordinate communications and change management strategies that leverage a wide variety of tactics to reach stakeholders with timely and consistent information; be able to organize - and often visualize - strategies in a variety of formats to ensure understanding of responsibilities and timelines

Write clearly and concisely, adapting often-complex financial and legal content for employees, customers, suppliers, media, investors, regulators, and other third parties; demonstrate a working understanding of what various stakeholders most need to hear and how to reach them effectively

Create client-ready deliverables, including supervising the work of more junior colleagues in a timely and efficient manner, managing the overall quality of work, and ensuring all approvals are secured in advance of key milestones

Manage up and down - often across multiple teams - to ensure work is completed on schedule, at the right levels, and in a tightly coordinated manner

Develop and manage client budgets

Anticipate client needs and concerns and proactively work with senior leaders to address them

Actively participate in new business development, including the development of client proposals, thought leadership, and other related deliverables

Establish and maintain solid relationships with clients and begin to build internal and external referral sources

Help clients assess their program needs and introduce appropriate next steps from across the FTI Strategic Communications portfolio to continue to expand our mandates

Contribute to practice leadership, including efforts to mentor and train other team members, support staffing and/or recruiting, share and continue to build upon best practices, and foster trusted relationships with colleagues across the business

Participate in firm initiatives (e.g., learning and development, diversity and inclusion, community service and/or other task forces) designed to create a strong culture and/or build FTI Consulting's brand externally

Coach more junior team members, helping to set SMART goals, providing ongoing feedback and support, and delivering thoughtful semi-annual reviews

Qualification

M&A transactionsChange managementProject managementCommunication programsClient relationship managementService-oriented attitudeTeam managementWritten communicationOral presentationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

5 years of experience in communication and/or change management with a proven ability to plan, implement, and manage comprehensive communications programs

Working knowledge of Chapter 11 restructuring and/or M&A transactions

Proven project management skills to ensure all deadlines are met

Working knowledge of change management strategies and tactics (certification, coursework or prior experience in change management strongly preferred)

Ability to proactively manage a client relationship in ways that achieve goals and create the possibility for continued partnership on future projects

Proven people/team management skills and experience; candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to teach, an openness to differing points of view, and an ability to remain positive under pressure

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Strong time and priority management and an ability to juggle multiple client accounts

Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented environment

High level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information

Service-oriented attitude

Strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter

Commitment to be in an FTI office or on a client site at least three days per week; overnight travel, as well as evening and weekend work may also be required based on client needs

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

Potential for flexible work arrangements

Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support

Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care

Employee wellness platform

Employee recognition programs

Paid time off for volunteering in your community

Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you

Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work

Professional development and certification programs

Free in-office snacks and drinks

Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)

FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses

Upscale offices close to public transportation

Company

FTI Consulting

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FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories.

Founded in 2006

Danvers, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees