Director, Growth Initiatives

At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Under the direction of the Chief Growth Officer, the Director, Growth, drives execution of the firm's growth agenda by aligning initiatives with strategic goals, managing expansion projects, and optimizing the firm's service offerings portfolio to maximize market impact and support business objectives across the firm.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Chief Growth Officer to prioritize and execute strategic growth initiatives across all business areas and industries.
• Support the development of business cases for strategic investments, including new service offerings, market expansion, and innovation.
• Monitor growth project portfolio, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee the Growth & Data Insights Director, providing direction and coaching to enhance the success and impact of this newly established function.
• Design and maintain the firm's key growth processes such as key account management, account management processes.
• Drive growth and profitability through effective enablement of practice and industry leaders and oversight of the Client Portfolio Management and Sales & Revenue Crediting System.
• Establish standardized project management practices for growth initiatives, ensuring clear measurement and accountability.
• Develop and implement frameworks to assess client needs, market opportunities, and service offering profitability.
• Lead M&A integration efforts for the Growth Organization.
• Lead the development of a Strategic Partner Channel.
• Collaborate with OMP, EPMO and IT, and other teams as appropriate to ensure effective cross-project planning and execution.
• Support firm culture through connecting Client Experience and Associate Experience and practicing inclusive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (required).
• MBA or other advanced degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or growth strategy roles.
• 5+ years of experience in service offering development, growth initiative management, or business unit/practice development.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools for creating insightful business reports and dashboards.
• Proven experience in successfully launching and scaling new services or businesses.
• Extensive knowledge of the professional services market, including trends, challenges, and competitive landscape.

Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $208,000 to $280,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.