SENIOR CONSULTANT, Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics
Boston University
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leads complex, cross-functional consulting projects, which includes determining and defining project scope and objectives, identifying resource needs, supervising project team members, preparing project budgets, and developing and managing detailed project schedules.
- Incorporates best practices, tools, templates, and standards throughout project execution.
- Builds and maintains relationships with process owners across the University to provide consulting support and identify project opportunities.
- Synthesizes large volumes of information into concise, actionable insights for decision-making.
- Develops comprehensive presentations that succinctly summarize insights/recommendations and are easily scalable for different audiences.
- Assists with the development and implementation of standardized tools, templates, and methodologies to support CI work and ensure quality deliverables.
- Drives innovation at Boston University through collaborative problem solving, engaging in staff development, and actively seeking opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.
- Collaborates with CIDAs Data Analytics team on projects where data analysis or data solutions would complement consulting work.
- Represents Financial Affairs on committees, projects, and other work as needed.
- Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience in client service, management consulting, financial analysis, or process improvement.
- Proven track record in leading successful projects to drive organizational change.
- Strong organizational skills and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to frame hypotheses and design analytical approaches to assess them and ability to draw meaningful insights and conclusions from data.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and develop a project plan without established guidance.
- Effective communication skills (both oral and written) to articulate rationale behind recommendations and gain buy-in from stakeholders. Comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional judgment and intuition to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty in decision-making contexts, combined with a commonsense approach.
- Aptitude for considering diverse perspectives and stakeholder interests when making decisions.
- Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial, cross-functional team environment.
- MBA or relevant Master's degree.
- Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or willing to get one).
- Experience in Higher Education and associated administrative functions (e.g. finance, IT, budgeting, operations, research).
- Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience in client service, management consulting, financial analysis, or process improvement.
- Proven track record in leading successful projects to drive organizational change.
- Strong organizational skills and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to frame hypotheses and design analytical approaches to assess them and ability to draw meaningful insights and conclusions from data.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and develop a project plan without established guidance.
- Effective communication skills (both oral and written) to articulate rationale behind recommendations and gain buy-in from stakeholders. Comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional judgment and intuition to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty in decision-making contexts, combined with a commonsense approach.
- Aptitude for considering diverse perspectives and stakeholder interests when making decisions.
- Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial, cross-functional team environment.
- MBA or relevant Master's degree.
- Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or willing to get one).
- Experience in Higher Education and associated administrative functions (e.g. finance, IT, budgeting, operations, research).