Consulting Manager
Primary responsibilities for a LeadVantage Consulting Manager include:
Partnering with client project team to develop and implement overall business improvement strategies
- Ability to use a variety of process improvement methodologies (e.g., current state analysis, root cause analysis, workflow diagrams, future state analysis, cost benefit analysis, organizational change management and design)
- Ability to convey a concise, convincing, fact-based and metrics driven business case to implement short and long term strategic objectives that achieve the client vision
- Ability to facilitate a client through the process of change and realize anticipated benefits
Managing all client engagements and project resources using a consistent, effective project management and coaching approach
- Ability to develop and manage work plans, stakeholder assessment and communication plans, risk and issue mitigation and resolution plans, status reports, and dashboards
- Ability to manage and mentor client and LeadVantage staff to deliver achievable results in a timely manner while understanding the broader implication of the effort on the overall organization
- Ability to coach on effective communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to deliver honest feedback to client and/or project team
Knowledge, Skills Required:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree and 8-10 years in business related discipline
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentations
- Customer focused; able to understand client needs and drivers and deliver exceptional results
- Broad project management experience; excellent short and long-term planning skills; able to work on small through large scale process improvement and organizational design projects
- Process and/or operations reengineering experience required; working knowledge of process improvement tools used within the industry
- Ability to document workflow diagrams, procedures and develop training to support a process improvement implementation
- Ability to work within a team environment and to promote the goals and objectives of the team
- Flexibility to adapt to client and/or project team needs
- Ability to work with, yet diplomatically challenge, all levels of staff and management
- Logical, organized thinking skills; strong analytical and time-management skills
- Understanding of overall organization design approaches including structure, roles, performance management, staff evaluation, skill development plans and compensation and incentive plans
- In-depth understanding of how technology is applied to business improvement initiatives as an enabling mechanism. Ability to plan and execute against technical life-cycle implementation stages
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software applications
- Six Sigma and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
It is the policy of LeadVantage to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or military status. Further, all applicable laws relating to age, marital status and disability discrimination will be strictly adhered to. Our policy of equal employment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship.
To be considered for a position with LeadVantage Consulting, please contact us.