Business Strategy – Senior Consultant (CPG, Retail)

SDG Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability

3+ weeks paid vacation

Hybrid on-site/remote work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SDG Group, a global data, analytics and AI consulting firm, seeks a Senior Consultant in our Business Strategy team to drive data-driven transformation for CPG & Retail clients. You will advise senior stakeholders, identify high-impact analytical use cases, and optimize data processes to bridge business goals with technical solutions.

This strategic role requires deep domain knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid Bedminster, NJ

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in business consulting, data strategy, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CPG industry challenges and retail use cases.
• Experience working with analytics products as a Product Manager or Product Owner is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Analytical mindset capable of translating strategies into data insights.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap Development: identify high-value use cases and create strategic roadmaps for analytics.
• Product Management: guide prioritization, manage risk, and define features for timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build trust between business and development teams and senior leaders.
• Business Process Expertise: understand client processes to guide development decisions.
• Solution Guidance: evaluate data providers and tools; translate insights into recommendations.
• Process Improvement: define roadmaps to optimize analytics lifecycle impact.
• Team Leadership: lead small teams, manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff.

Skills

5+ years experience

CPG & Retail knowledge

Product management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Job Title: Senior Consultant, Business Strategy (CPG & Retail)

Location: Bedminster, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

About SDG Group

SDG Group is a global consulting firm specialized in Data, Analytics & AI. We are committed to unlocking organizations’ potential and hidden value by offering in-depth expertise that empowers our clients’ business models to become successful data-driven enterprises.

Innovation is in our DNA. We constantly evolve our value proposition through cutting-edge laboratories, advanced analytics, and AI technologies — enabling our clients to accelerate their data transformation journeys.

SDG Group operates on a model of Triple Expertise — combining deep industry domain knowledge, technological proficiency, and strategic partnerships with leading software providers such as Snowflake, Matillion, Databricks, and Microsoft.

With proven experience across 700+ clients, we deliver Data & AI solutions tailored to diverse industries. Our unique IP includes over 50 technology accelerators, frameworks, and tools designed to fast-track implementation. We have strong alliances with major AI hyperscalers including Microsoft, Google, and AWS, and are recognized globally as a leader in Data and AI services.

Our AI practice is anchored by Orbitae®, SDG’s agentic AI brand, and INSIGHTGEN®, together with 50+ accelerators and industry agent frameworks that shorten the distance between fragmented enterprise data and deployed, governed AI agents — in the cloud, on-premises, or across hybrid and sovereign environments.

If you’re seeking to join a team fully specialized in Data, Analytics, and AI, we can’t wait to meet you.

Position Overview

As a Senior Consultant in our Business Strategy team, you will work with leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Retail companies to drive their data-driven transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping them understand their business needs, identify high-impact analytical use cases, and optimize data processes. This strategic role requires a balance of deep domain knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to bridge the gap between business goals and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-value use cases and develop strategic roadmaps for analytical implementation that align with client priorities.
• Product Management: Serve as a Product Manager for strategic developments, guiding stakeholders through prioritization, managing risk, and defining features to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and communication between business and development teams, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Business Process Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of client business processes to provide expert guidance on development decisions and proposals.
• Solution Guidance: Evaluate and recommend data providers, technological solutions, and advanced tools. Interpret insights and present outcome recommendations to improve client strategy.
• Process Improvement: Define and execute data & analytics process improvement roadmaps to optimize the impact and efficiency of the client’s analytics lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Lead small project teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in business consulting, data strategy, or a related field.
• Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of CPG industry challenges, key business processes, and industry-specific use cases. Experience working in or with the CPG or Retail industry is preferred.
• Product Management: Experience working with analytics products as a Product Manager or Product Owner is preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leaders.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex business strategies and needs into actionable data insights.

What We Offer

• Stability and Growth: Full-time employment in a growing high-tech industry with a meritocratic culture that provides opportunities for professional growth and regular salary reviews.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks of paid vacation, a flexible holiday schedule, and hybrid working arrangements that balance on-site and remote work.
• Supportive Community: A welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you can learn from exceptional professionals and make a significant impact.