Overview:
Global commodities business looking to grow its internal management consulting arm. At a fundamental level, this team supports the wider organization to own and solve its critical business problems internally. Our client operates in 35 countries and has been in operation for almost 150 years.
Senior Consultant Responsibilities:
Process large quantities of data in an efficient & organized manner
Constructively challenge the status-quo and provide input into strategies to optimize the business performance
Actively and respectfully share your point of view in a multi stakeholder context
Help plan and scope the required activities needed as part of a variety of projects
Deliver results to the organization and ensure the implementation plans to support your recommendations are in place
Ensure all material and documents are appropriately captured in the company's knowledge management system
Recommend cross-fertilization of practices across the global client group in collaboration with the team's leadership
Manager Responsibilities:
Work with the team and business leaders to identify and scope consulting projects which create value for Product Group assets and Functions
Autonomously deliver one or more projects at a time, managing the interface and ensuring strong collaboration with the project client and their teams
Develop and present sustainable short and long term project recommendations
Develop and lead the project work plan for a combined team of consultants and client team members to deliver outcomes
Lead the recruitment, coaching and development of several consultants
Qualities:
Data and value-driven – you are able to understand and translate data into meaningful insights
A highly analytical and critical thinker – you have a creative outlook combined with practicality and a strategic focus
Team player– you enjoy collaborating with others, developing your internal network and coaching your team and clients
Tenacious – you will tackle complex problems that require perseverance and a “can do” mindset
Humble – you will be accessible to all stakeholders in order to leverage their broad skills and experiences, and influence the transformation of the company
Curious – you enjoy stimulating intellectual challenges, and have fun working in a diverse team
Mobile – you are able and willing to travel within Canada and internationally
Requirements and Skills:
3-5 years (Senior Consultant) OR 4-7 years (Manager) of experience leading either consulting projects in a top-tier consulting firm or complex, company-wide projects within a corporate environment
Experience leading teams in operational settings, with relevant industry experience highly regarded.
Demonstrated experience in conducting analysis, ensuring accurate and updated data from varying sources and interpreting complex results to find key opportunities
Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking and challenge the status quo
Good understanding of business improvement principles and practices
Experience in project management and change management
The ability to work in English and French as clients are bilingual
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. MBA desirable.
Our client offers an Industry-Leading rewards package including:
Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
Excellent retirement plan
A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
Generous employee share program