Senior Operational Strategy Consultant

VML MAP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

International exposure

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Senior Operational Strategy Consultant based in Toronto, Canada. The role involves leading workshops, designing marketing processes, and developing operational playbooks to enhance client performance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in complex environments. Flexibility in working hours is essential, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in mapping out and optimizing business processes.
• Proven ability to navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and interviews with clients and stakeholders.
• Design future-focused marketing processes.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to client’s platform landscape.

Skills

Business process optimization

Analytical thinking

Exceptional communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant master's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Miro

SharePoint

Lucidchart

Visio

Job description

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Are you ready to elevate your career by designing transformative processes for global top-tier clients? Do you possess a keen business acumen and thrive in dynamic, data-driven environments? If so, you might be the Business Process Consultant we’re seeking for our growing team in North America. This opportunity is to build up our business architecture function in North America.

What will your day look like?

At VML MAP, you will play a pivotal role in mapping out and enhancing business processes at the intersection of people, tools, and methodologies. Your work will be foundational in establishing efficient internal delivery models that align with our company principles and meet client expectations. Each day, you’ll engage in collaborative efforts to design and optimize processes that drive success for some of the world's most esteemed brands.

Responsibilities

• Leading workshops and conducting interviews with both external clients and internal stakeholders to gain insights into current marketing practices.
• Designing future-focused marketing processes by analyzing gathered data and aligning them with the client's strategic goals and organizational structure.
• Redefining roles and responsibilities to seamlessly integrate with newly developed processes.
• Evaluating and recommending enhancements to the client’s platform landscape to ensure robust support for new processes.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and providing actionable recommendations to enhance performance.
• Creating comprehensive operational playbooks and compelling presentations.
• Developing and delivering training materials to educate stakeholders on new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Supporting clients through the implementation phase, addressing feedback, and resolving any emerging challenges.

Who are you going to work with?

You will join a vibrant and diverse team of around 20 process consultants, primarily based in Copenhagen and London. This role offers a chance to immerse yourself in an international setting where personal and professional growth is encouraged. You will collaborate closely with experts from our technology, data, creative, and client teams across various global offices, including those in the US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and Thailand.

What do you bring to the table?

You are an analytical thinker with a knack for navigating complex environments. Your logical approach allows you to dissect intricate business processes and reassemble them into cohesive, efficient systems. You thrive in dynamic settings, bringing a flexible mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get tasks done. Additionally, you are a proactive and sociable colleague, and you excel at building and nurturing relationships with colleagues and clients alike, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.

Ideally, You Also Possess

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in mapping out and optimizing business processes, preferably with client-facing responsibilities.
• A background in agency or consultancy settings is highly advantageous.
• Preferably a relevant master's degree; ideally in business administration, marketing, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proven ability to navigate and thrive in complex environments both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional communication skills, including research, writing, and presentation capabilities.
• Strong aptitude for forming and sustaining cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and familiarity with tools like Miro, SharePoint, Lucidchart and Visio.

Given the global nature of our work, flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel are essential. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving, innovative environment!

About VML MAP

VML MAP is a world-leading Centre of Excellence that helps businesses humanize the relationship between the brand and the customer through hyper personalization at scale, marketing automation and CRM. With the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency and the power of technology and data, we work with some of the world's most admired brands to help them on their transformation journey to becoming truly customer-centric. Together, we are 1000+ technology specialists, data scientists, strategic thinkers, consultants, operations experts, and creative minds from 55+ nationalities.

We are part of the global VML network that encompasses more than 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 60+ markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.

WPP (VML MAP) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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