Senior Consultant/Principal

AeroDynamic Advisory; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking a Senior Associate Consultant / Principal to work with major aerospace companies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in a consulting role, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects. Responsibilities include managing project deliverables, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior staff. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of full-time work experience in a corporate or consulting setting.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
• Demonstrated strong performance in academics or current role.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proactive team member with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and establish project plans.
• Engage with clients to gather and interpret data.
• Lead intellectual capital and thought leadership initiatives.
• Support professional development of younger consultants.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Purpose of the Position

AeroDynamic Advisory is looking for a Senior Associate Consultant / Principal to be based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The successful candidate will work with the world’s leading aviation and aerospace companies, from the largest to small and mid-cap companies, all with interesting and challenging strategic issues. The Senior Associate Consultant will expect to develop domain expertise by focusing exclusively on aerospace projects and learning all corners of the aerospace ecosystems. Staffs are also encouraged to take the initiative to become subject matter experts in a segment of the industry and expand the firm’s collective knowledge and understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management through establishing project plans, forming hypotheses, making assignments to team, executing project plan, reviewing work outputs, and communicating with clients.
• Engage with clients to gather and interpret data in support of the projects; conduct market research, perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and develop analytical and financial models to support related research and insights.
• Lead intellectual capital and thought leadership initiatives and be a subject matter expert on a particular market segment.
• Support professional development of younger consultants in the firm by providing guidance and mentorship.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and develop industry relationships.

Year One Critical Success Factors

• Demonstrate a clear ability to manage multiple projects (3 to 5 at various phases) at a given time.
• Establish rapport and trust with internal team members, clients, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the key project deliverables and the company’s intellectual capital; be capable of managing medium-sized engagements with minimal oversight.
• Serve as a mentor to junior consultants/associates and offer guidance as and when necessary.

The Candidate

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience and Qualifications

• Possess over 7 years’ full-time work experience in a corporate or consulting setting. Candidates with 10-15 years’ experience may also be considered for a “Principal” position.
• Experience within the aerospace industry is highly preferred (eg. Manufacturing, MRO, private equity, investment banking), or assignments spanning market assessments, strategy, and/or transaction diligence.
• Demonstrated strong performance in academics or current role, including exceptional research and analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Proactive team member with strong time management discipline; comfortable with managing up to 3-5 project assignments at a given time.
• Brings strong professional experience across one or more of the following sectors:
• Large management consulting firms with a substantial aviation/aerospace and defense management practice.
• Aviation or aerospace organizations that are well regarded and considered to be analytically oriented; strong with effective internal consulting, strategy, or optimization groups.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
• Willing to travel 20-30% on average (more travel may be required during certain periods).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree holder in a problem-solving, quantitative, and critical reasoning discipline such as Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, etc.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• “Big picture and long-term thinker” who sees his/her work in the context of a broader agenda.
• A highly effective communicator with well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Has a personal communication style that establishes trust and respect.
• Brings a mindset that integrates rational ideas with political reality. Brings an ability to understand why results are happening in the organization, not just what is happening.
• A high degree of energy and drive.
• A positive, can-do attitude that is infectious throughout the organization.
• An effective team builder who is inclusive and has consistently led project teams to deliver on common goals.
• Collaborative and collegial, as consistent with the AeroDynamic Advisory firm culture.
• Driven to deliver results, with demonstrated skills at exhibiting performance across multiple disciplines and diverse organizations. Holds himself/herself and his/her teams accountable for results.
• Self-confident and determined. A resilient and grounded individual who can handle challenging situations comfortably and calmly. Takes responsibility and leads from the front, with sufficient gravitas to inspire and give confidence to all stakeholders.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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