Strategy and Transformation Associate / Senior Associate

Acquis Consulting•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

Acquis Consulting Group is seeking intelligent and experienced consultants to contribute to our Strategy and Transformation practice. Candidates should have 3-5 years’ relevant consulting experience with the following: corporate strategy, operating model design, business transformation and / or change management. Our Strategy and Transformation practice at Acquis is undergoing tremendous growth. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a pragmatic self-starter who is excited to take on new challenges to help clients achieve their most pressing strategic and operational goals. Candidates should be open to working on projects across the strategy and transformation spectrum.

Requirements

3-5 years of consulting experience where you gained exposure to large scale project(s) in one or more of the following:
Corporate Strategy including growth strategy, go to market strategy and / or strategy activation
Operating Model Development including organization structure and design, capability mapping, organization governance, process optimization and / or tool evaluation / implementation
Change Management including change impact assessments, communications plans, change readiness and / or training
Transformation Management including program management and governance, solution design, and / or continuous monitoring
Proven track record in working with and engaging clients throughout the project lifecycle
Strong organization skills with experience managing project plans and workstream deliverables
Clear and effective communication skills, demonstrated ability to write and present ideas in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
BS or BA (Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Sciences preferred)
MBA is not required but would be beneficial in this role; only MBAs with prior consulting experience are considered

Nice To Haves

Design thinking methodologies and co-creation workshop facilitation
Data analytics and reporting
Digital transformation – robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Agile methodologies
Experience working with Lean Six Sigma
Experience leading / mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed assessments to identify and prioritize challenges and opportunities for the client’s organization
Analyze data and client documents to identify key trends and performance gaps
Participate in team problem solving efforts, bring ideas and hypothesized solutions to solve client challenges and pain points
Distill complex strategic concepts and organizational pain points into tangible next steps and recommendations that are easily digestible for C-level clients
Identify downstream impact of proposed solutions from a people, process, and technology lens
Facilitate workshops and meetings with client stakeholders to drive decision making and alignment
Design and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of transformation / operating model design / strategy / etc.
Drive large scale business / digital transformation programs
Lead workstreams and assist in development of junior staff
Accountable for timely completion and accuracy of deliverables
Develop detailed project plans and continuously monitor to track progress
Manage and grow client relationships and act as a trusted advisor they can turn to with questions or challenges
Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training, mentorship programs and daily project learnings
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to encourage continuous innovation and improvement
Assist in business development efforts
Thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented, small business environment