Strategy and Operations Consultant

SEI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A consulting firm in Seattle is looking for a Strategy and Operations Consultant who will work with clients to drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, leading improvement initiatives, and collaborating with various levels of the organization. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a salary range from $120,000 to $185,000. Comprehensive benefits include health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years professional experience in strategy and operations.
• Experience engaging with C-suite executives.
• Ability to work across various industries and roles.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in strategic initiatives across various functions.
• Conduct assessments to map current and future business states.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and organizational design.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Who We Look For

An SEI-er is a master communicator and active listener who understands how to navigate an audience. Self‑aware, almost to a fault, SEI‑ers keenly understand how to adjust their support and problem‑solving based on the situation. Following a logical, fact‑based approach, SEI‑ers possess the superior ability to see correlations others may not, ask the right questions, and drive solutions. They connect people, data, trends, and experiences, are mature, humble, genuine, ethical, trustworthy, and consistently follow through. They have an insatiable curiosity, love to learn, are tech‑savvy, and adapt comfortably to unexpected situations.

What We Do

Our Strategy and Operations consultants work with clients at all levels of the organization, from the C‑suite to the shop floor, helping them deliver on their most strategic initiatives. We’re known for making realistic, data‑driven decisions that deliver value in tangible ways. We excel in understanding complex programs, breaking them into actionable pieces, and working across a variety of industries and business functions.

• Strategy and Execution – Leverage quantitative and qualitative insights to inform strategic alignment, develop roadmaps, and define prioritization.
• Process Improvement – Work with decision‑makers to understand organizational goals, process gaps, and implement recommendations.
• Operational Transformation – Leverage data‑based strategies to define goals, identify performance gaps, advise on closing gaps, predict future demand, and lead transformation initiatives.
• Organizational Design – Ensure effective alignment of skills and responsibilities, spans and layers, governance, and communication.
• Mergers and Acquisitions – Work with organizations to identify, plan, and lead post‑M&A integration activities.

The ideal candidate’s experience may include but is not limited to the following:

• Experience understanding and solving real business problems.
• Experience presenting business case and strategy to the C‑Suite.
• Experience conducting assessments to map current and future states.
• Identifying and addressing root causes of operational and strategic issues.
• Leading process‑improvement initiatives, including gap analysis and future‑state documentation.
• Participation in standing up a post‑merger Integration Management Office.

Qualifications

• Alignment to our core values: Excellence, Participation, Integrity, and Collaboration.
• Hungry, Humble, Smart.
• Demonstrated business and technology acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding and experience solving real business problems.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience working with and/or leading a team.
• Ability to work across industries, roles, functions and technologies.
• Authorization for permanent employment in the United States (this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship).

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years professional experience.
• Experience across our service offerings.

Seattle Pay Range: $120,000—$185,000 USD

Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Systems Evolution, Inc. (SEI) is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.