Aid cross-functional teams in the delivery of major transformation initiatives within the realms of operational efficiency programs, digital and AI enabled operations management solutions, product and operations modernization programs incorporating business opportunity assessment, solution strategy, design, program management, implementation of enabling technologies, and organizational change
Design and execute enterprise cost reduction programs for corporate clients and private equity sponsored portfolio companies.
Perform engagement management responsibilities that could also include performance reviews, task delegation, project financials, deliverable quality review, and client management across industries
Assist with the development of solution content, whitepapers, and/or other thought leadership material
Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business advisor
Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives while portraying knowledge and confidence
Manage and minimize engagement delivery risk by proactively identifying issues and recommended courses of remediation to engagement teams
Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Employ change and transformation methods, data, analytics, operations design and fintech to improve operations performance
Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
Create, interpret, and transform data and analytics into actionable performance insights
Meet or exceed targeted utilization
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Data & Analytics, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
Professional certification in a relevant field required: Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Certified Turnaround Professional, etc.
Client project delivery experience within multiple industry sector such as Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, Transportation & Distribution, Construction, Retail, etc.
Business Performance Analysis
Target Operating Model Design and Transformation
Operational Efficiency & Control
Process Improvement /Design and Automation
Enterprise Cost Reduction
Sourcing & Procurement
Complex Supply Chain Optimization
Turnarounds of Distressed Companies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 35
40% but occasionally up to 80%
Benefits
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Health insurance
Employee assistance program.
Paid sick leave.
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan.
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