OPG is an organizational development, management, and leadership consulting firm that believes people and their ability to work together are critical to the success of organizations – we believe that organizations that inspire and empower their employees have a competitive advantage.

We help our clients achieve their best by aligning people and processes in support of a shared vision. OPG works closely with its clients, developing long-lasting relationships, as we work together to implement customized organizational development services. Our clients are from all sectors of the economy: from well-established companies to entrepreneurial businesses; from government organizations to educational institutions; from nonprofit agencies to religious denominations.

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About the Position

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive whose career has included bottom line responsibility and management of a team, as well as management consulting, executive coaching, or training experience. He or she is comfortable and dynamic in front of a group and can effectively teach topics such as team building and group decision making to teams made up of high-level executives or entry-level staff. The ideal candidate is familiar with organizational development concepts and is well-read on management and leadership topics such as change management, performance management, and strategic planning. He or she brings intellectual zing and charismatic gravitas to every endeavor, and is comfortable working in a small team for a fast-paced, growing firm. The Senior Associate is a client project leader and rainmaker.

Responsibilities

Client Services

• Provide strategic planning, executive coaching, team building, facilitation, and other organizational development services to clients at the expert level
• Present information to groups ranging in size from 6 to over 100 people
• Identify issues and form hypotheses; perform organizational diagnoses
• Formulate and implement recommendations and solutions for client organizations
• Run focus groups and facilitate workshops
• Carry out or oversee research and data collection as needed for projects

Marketing/Outreach

• Reach out to potential clients on international, national, state, and local levels
• Coordinate, attend, and lead effective and productive sales calls and meetings with current and potential clients
• Prepare winning proposals

Project Management

• Manage projects and programs, including leading and managing those within a project team, such as analysts and support staff
• Plan, organize, lead, and complete projects
• Ensure the client receives the assistance needed to implement recommendations and solutions
• Maintain the leadership role in the management of the client relationship
• Successfully handle multiple projects at the same time

Organizational Citizenship

• Mentor junior associates
• Participate in administrative and marketing aspects of the firm as needed
• Travel for client consultations; this requirement may include domestic or international overnight travel; average travel is 4 – 5 nights/month
• Must be flexible in hours and be available on some evenings and weekends; this is not a 9 – 5 job

Requirements

• Master’s Degree preferably in organizational development or a closely related field; expertise and theoretical grounding in coaching and strategic planning
• Experience in a significant role in an organization in order to bring first-hand management and leadership experience to OPG’s clients
• Entrepreneurial attitude appropriate to a small and growing firm
• Experience in building strategic relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills, computer literate with word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Advanced document formatting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment ,collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to develop good conceptual ideas into practical applications
• Ability to independently meet schedules and deadlines
• Common sense and high emotional intelligence (interpersonally adept)
• Superb customer service orientation
• Is a life-long learner
• Works collaboratively at building internal staff capacity
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to interact with clients from the C-suite to the front lines
• Ability to move into the role of Partner within 5-8 years of joining the firm

Compensation Package
The Senior Associate position is a full-time staff position. Compensation and benefits include a generous base salary, enrollment in a 401k (after one year), health and dental insurance, self-managed paid time off, bonuses, as well as other outstanding benefits and perks. There is potential for upward mobility in our rapidly growing firm.

Review of resumes is ongoing and the position will be open until filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No unsolicited phone calls, please. We appreciate your interest in working for OPG.

Senior Associate description PDF

OPG is an organizational development, management, and leadership consulting firm that believes people and their ability to work together are critical to the success of organizations. We believe organizations that inspire and empower their employees have a competitive advantage.

We help our clients achieve their best by aligning people and processes in support of a shared vision. We work with a small number of clients, implementing customized organizational development services. Our clients are from all sectors of the economy: from well-established companies to entrepreneurial businesses; from government organizations to educational institutions; from nonprofit agencies to religious denominations.

Click here to view our mission in visual form.

All of our clients are leaders in their organizations who have a commitment to improving their organization so their people can be more effective at achieving the organization’s mission while also creating an extraordinary work culture.

Position Description

The Business Manager proactively works with the Partners in running the firm and ensuring its profitability by managing resources and costs, decreasing risks, and increasing revenue. The Business Manager attends to the internal structures, processes, and procedures that give the firm a solid footing on which to grow and be successful. The Business Manager is responsible, with the guidance and partnership of the firm’s Partners, for the following broad areas:

• Human Resources
• Administrative staff productivity
• Insurances
• Information Technology
• Facilities
• Legal
• Knowledge management
• Contracting
• Assist in financial oversight of the firm (budgeting, forecasting, reporting)

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the internal functions of the firm so that client services are stellar and OPG’s clients are extremely satisfied with OPG’s work
• Ensure that the firm’s brand is always well represented in terms of quality of work
• Oversee internal operations including oversight of administrative and support staff, other than the Financial Coordinator
• Write contracts for potential clients that reflect the understanding of the client and lead consultant
• Work with a Partner to maintain financial oversight of the firm
• Oversee all HR functions, including recruiting for open staff positions, interview recruits, and make hiring recommendations to the firm’s Partners
• Continually improve OPG’s internal processes
• Create a dynamic and supportive work culture that increases employee productivity, loyalty, and retention
• Handle all insurances so that the firm is covered in the event of any insurable incident
• Manage IT issues for the firm, other than the website
• Ensure that all equipment functions well and is replaced in a timely manner
• Manage the facilities so they reflect well on the firm and provide a pleasant place in which to work
• Maintain all internal handbooks and protocols
• Ensure that all work, processes, and procedures comply with the law, generally accepted practices, and high moral standards
• Ensure that the firm is profitable
• Proactively anticipate business issues and work to address those before they become problems
• Reduce all risks to the firm in a cost effective manner

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in relevant area (e.g. MBA) preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in a significant management position, preferably in a similar role
• Innovative and proactive
• Thinks creatively about how an organization can be run
• Produces superior results in all endeavors
• Able to represent the firm with finesse and effectiveness with all types of people in various levels in organizations
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work with professional service providers and other subcontractors to ensure successful operation of the firm
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online

The Business Manager position is currently a part-time staff position (25 hours/week, Monday 􀍴 Friday) with a potential to move to full time in the future. Compensation and benefits include a generous base salary, enrollment in a 401k (after one year), health and dental insurance, self-managed paid time off, bonuses, as well as other outstanding benefits and perks. There is potential for upward mobility in our rapidly growing firm.

Review of resumes is ongoing and the position will be open until filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No unsolicited phone calls, please. We appreciate your interest in working for OPG.

Business Manager description PDF

Organizational Performance Group (OPG) is an organizational development, management, and leadership consulting firm that believes people and their ability to work together are critical to the success of organizations. We believe organizations that inspire and empower their employees have a competitive advantage. We help our clients achieve their best by aligning people and processes in support of a shared vision. All our clients are leaders in their organizations who have a commitment to improving their organization so their people can be more effective at achieving the organization’s mission while also creating an extraordinary work culture.

Click here to view our mission in visual form.

Currently, OPG is looking to add to our team of extraordinary consultants. We are looking for people skilled in the areas of:

• Extraordinary facilitation
• Exceptional management and leadership training
• Impactful individual and group coaching
• Cutting edge research and data collection
• Successful team development
• Meticulous analysis, report writing, and presentation creation
• Thorough project management
• Other dynamic skills you possess that would make OPG even better

“If you want to work in an organization where you will constantly be challenged to be the best version of yourself, both professionally and personally, come work for OPG.”

Our consultants assess and resolve organizational problems, design management and training seminars, and create strategic plans for organizations in the non-profit, for-profit, and public sectors. Executive and leadership coaching allows our consultants to assist individuals and groups in a more intimate setting while working on specific issues and challenges. All consulting staff are expected to be project leaders and rainmakers.
The ideal candidates have tremendous organizational skills, are attentive to every detail, have the ability to set priorities, and can handle multiple projects simultaneously. Consulting staff must be comfortable and dynamic in front of a group and can effectively teach topics such as team building and group decision making to teams made up of high-level executives or entry-level staff. He or she brings research and data analysis experience, top-notch planning skills, solid interpersonal skills, and a passion for organizational development work.

OPG consultants also approach each project with fortitude, heart, creativity, and a strong internal locus of control that ensures success. OPG has a fast-paced and intense culture, typical of management consulting firms, requiring both mental and physical stamina. All team members self-manage and accomplish work at a rapid pace while maintaining the utmost commitment to OPG’s high quality standards.

“Leave your ego at the door and join our collaborative team.”

Candidates have an intellectual zing and charismatic gravitas, and should be comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative team in a fast-paced, growing firm. We require excellent quantitative, analytical, and writing skills, as well as professionalism, the ability to work autonomously and on a team, and strong project management skills of all of our consultants. This is not a 9-to-5 job and there will be travel to client sites involved locally, nationally, and internationally. Much of our success comes from our unwavering guarantee to our clients that we cultivate long-lasting and strong relationships which requires a personal commitment to the client’s success.