Management Consultant - Performance Metrics and Analytics

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Professional development and training

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Performance Metrics and Analytics to help clients define, measure, and improve KPIs. The role focuses on building dashboards, data collection systems, and reporting mechanisms to drive strategic decisions in Upington, Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, expertise with Tableau/Power BI, and the ability to translate business needs into measurable metrics while collaborating with client teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years in performance management, analytics, or data analysis consulting.
• Experience developing KPIs and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and analytical software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with focus on data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop KPIs and performance metrics for various business functions.
• Design and implement data collection and reporting systems.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with clients to set performance targets and benchmarks.
• Provide recommendations for improving performance based on data analysis.
• Facilitate workshops on performance measurement and data interpretation.
• Support clients in adopting data-driven decision-making processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and reporting consistency.
• Stay updated on best practices in performance management and analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics/Statistics/Economics/Finance

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

About the Role Our client, a respected management consultancy, is seeking a talented Management Consultant to specialize in Performance Metrics and Analytics. This role is office-based in Upington, Northern Cape , offering an environment for direct collaboration with colleagues and clients. You will be responsible for helping clients define, measure, and improve their key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness. This position demands strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of data analysis, performance management frameworks, and business intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will be adept at translating business needs into measurable metrics and developing dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide actionable insights. You will work closely with clients' management teams and operational staff to embed a data-driven culture. This is a significant opportunity for an analytically minded consultant to enhance the performance of businesses in Upington, Northern Cape through robust metrics and insightful analytics, contributing directly to their strategic goals and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop relevant KPIs and performance metrics for various business functions.
• Design and implement data collection and reporting systems.
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate performance insights.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with clients to set performance targets and benchmarks.
• Provide recommendations for improving operational and strategic performance based on data analysis.
• Facilitate workshops on performance measurement and data interpretation.
• Support clients in the adoption of data-driven decision-making processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in reporting.
• Stay updated on best practices in performance management and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in performance management, business analytics, or data analysis consulting.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and analytical software (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain data insights clearly.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in an office-based environment in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Understanding of various business processes and their associated metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on impactful analytics and performance improvement projects.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Comprehensive professional development and training in analytics tools and methodologies.
• Clear career progression paths within the firm.
• Exposure to diverse industries and data challenges.
• Contribution to a firm recognized for its analytical capabilities.