Ranked the # 1 Contigency Recruiting Firm in Atlanta by The Atlanta Business Chronicle Fortune 100 with Proven Track Record of Career Path into Upper Level Management Assurance and Advisory Management Leadership Program (AMP) This is a 2 year program where you will work in a variety of 4-month rotations (i.e. Operations, Finance, IT, Merchandising, M&A/International). In addition, as part of the program you will be trained in Six Sigma. Upon completion of the program, 75% of the associates will graduate to other departments while 25% will continue to advance within the department. Major Purpose: The AMP Associate is responsible for organizing and planning segments on multiple projects in any function, process, or business unit within the Company. The AMP Associate will work on differing teams to define project objectives, complete process analysis, identify and quantify process opportunities, and facilitate and institute change for projects in all of the following categories: controllership (strategic risk assessments, business process reviews); growth (M&A due diligence and business integration); and operational excellence (process improvement and Six Sigma). Duties and Responsibilities: • Project Management: Develop and execute a project plan for a specified segment of a project; Execute and deliver key tracks or segments of a project; Formulate objectives, identify resources, set timelines, communicate results and present deliverables for segment. • Personal Development: Create status reports for management and other associates on project progress; assist with presentations and attend meetings; Give and receive feedback, performance reviews; Hold regular development discussions with management; Promote continuous learning. • Process Analysis/Problem Solving: Determine the objectives and risks of core and support processes that support a business strategy using the Business Process Review and Six Sigma methodologies; Create a process map and identify critical success factors; Use data/metrics to measure the risk within the process and the impact of controls on the process opportunities; Evaluate the effectiveness of controls; Identify sustainable solutions to fix the breakdowns. • Data Collection and Analysis: Lead teams to create sophisticated data collection plans; Identify sources of data (operational, financial, industry, etc.); Gather, analyze, and manipulate data; Review data for trends and exceptions and draw sound conclusions; Use statistical data tools to graphically display and analyze results; Review and create cost/benefit analysis and financial/data models with limited supervision. • Change Management (Building Relationships): Accept and help facilitate change by understanding the vision, assist management with developing a strategy to ensure that the change lasts; Identify and remove barriers; Lead in implementing changes, developing training, creating rewards/measurements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Problem solving and general analytical skills • Ability to communicate with all levels of associates • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize work • Ability to work in ambiguous situations with little direction Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required • 2 –4 years work experience or advanced degree equivalent experience • Overnight travel may be more than 15% or as job requires • Prior Six Sigma or auditing experience a plus • Previous experience working in a team environment Relocation, Sign On Bonuses, and more available for qualified candidates that meet the requirements above. Location: Atlanta, GA Relo Compensation: 55-75k + 10k Completion Bonus + Six Sigma Certification Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc