Strategy consultant

JRD Systems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level professional to join their remote team, ideally located near Chicago. This contract-based role emphasizes strategic thinking and stakeholder influence, driving impactful initiatives across the organization. Candidates will leverage their business problem-solving skills and expertise in change management to enhance efficiency and service quality. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape organizational direction and contribute to long-term shareholder value. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates should thrive in a matrixed environment with strong strategic thinking.
• Experience in change management and CPG sales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Influence strategies for market share and profitability.
• Lead initiatives that significantly impact organizational success.
• Facilitate process improvements using LEAN techniques.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Influence

Business Problem-Solving

LEAN/Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Familiarity with Modern Advertising

Job description

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Position Overview

The role is primarily remote, with a preference for candidates located near Chicago for onsite meetings. Remote candidates should be willing to travel to Chicago as needed. The position is contract-based, lasting until the end of the year, with hours potentially decreasing towards the end of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence organizational strategies to balance market share, growth, profitability, and efficiency to create long-term shareholder value.
• Identify key issues, clarify strategic options, and contribute viewpoints that shape organizational direction.
• Proactively present insights and innovative ideas.
• Lead impactful initiatives across the business.
• Ensure accountability for delivering results that significantly impact success.
• Provide expertise in business knowledge and problem-solving to drive insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate process improvements using LEAN/Continuous Improvement techniques to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as building trust, decision-making, customer focus, continuous improvement, and talent development.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates should thrive in a highly matrixed environment, possess familiarity with modern advertising, change management, and CPG sales. A combination of strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and business problem-solving skills is essential.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting

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