Do you enjoy working with a top-notch team and being part of a growing, passionate, and forward-thinking company? Athena is becoming the best and most intensive high-touch marketing consulting group in the country. Our exceptionally high standards and whole-brain, full spectrum approach has earned us an enviable reputation across multiple industries and fueled our impressive growth. Athena brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make even complex matters engaging, memorable, and impactful.

　　Athena is looking for a talented Senior Consultant who has a passion for solving problems, managing change, and improving efficiency. We work in a spirited, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in this setting.

　　Please note, this role is in Philadelphia, PA and requires 4 days onsite with 1 day remote.

　　Requirements

　　What you will be responsible for:

　　Executive Support:

　　Acting as a strategic partner to Leadership, managing calendars, emails, and communications, ensuring effective time management and prioritization of tasks.

　　Preparing and editing correspondence, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

　　Coordinating meetings and events, ensuring seamless execution and attention to detail.

　　Relationship Management:

　　Cultivating strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, serving as a trusted advisor, and maintaining a high level of professionalism. Strategic Partnership:

　　Collaborating closely with Leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

　　Serving as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations to drive informed decision-making.

　　Communication and Collaboration:

　　Facilitating communication flow between the Leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless exchange of information.

　　Recommending applicable process/project optimization solutions.

　　Retrieving or researching necessary information in a proactive, resourceful way (e.g., user/client requirements and relevant case studies).

　　Operational Excellence:

　　Streamlining and optimizing operational processes within the assigned team to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

　　Developing and implementing performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track key initiatives and assess outcomes.

　　Attending meetings, tracking actionable items (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps), and leading the follow-through of all items with appropriate stakeholders ensuring timely completion and forward momentum.

　　Project Management:

　　Leading and overseeing high-impact projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.

　　Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones.

　　Breaking projects into doable tasks, setting timeframes and goals, monitoring progress, and escalating risks.

　　Translating project scope or client requests into simple workflows or presentation materials, then maintaining documentation to reflect project evolution.

　　Building out project management trackers when needed to support projects and initiatives.

　　Act as gate keeper for key deliverables, making best use of senior executive’s time by ensuring all participants are fully prepared to present materials, deliverables, and strategies.

　　Strategic Planning:

　　Contributing to and when appropriate spearheading the development of long-term strategic plans, translating vision into actionable goals and initiatives.

　　Conducting research and analysis to support strategic decision-making processes.

　　Projects may require budget tracking and assistance forecasting future spend.

　　Skills and experience you should have:

　　Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of experience supporting senior executives in a strategic, operational, or similar role, preferably in a large-scale corporate environment.

　　Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leadership and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

　　Project Management: Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

　　Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into actionable plans.

　　Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

　　Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to change.

　　It's a Plus If You Have:

　　Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree or certifications are a plus.

　　Industry: Experience in the telecommunications or entertainment industry.

　　Benefits

　　Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account

　　Matching 401K

　　Generous PTO policy

　　Substantial Parental Leave Policy

　　Hybrid Work Environment

　　Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is within a rapidly growing creative department and the right candidate can excel, produce great work, and have an immediate impact on Athena’s creative product culture and growth.

　　Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Let’s get started.

　　Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.