Associate - Management and Operations Consulting

Associate - Management and Operations Consulting

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting seeks a Management and Operations Consulting Associate to support and participate in team member initiatives design, development and delivery of client solutions for the Firm's Consulting Practice. The Associate plays an integral role in successfully participating in the designing, planning and executing client engagements and building the firm's reputation for quality service. This includes researching, pursuing, and documenting possible business opportunities; supporting, participating, and contributing to our proposal development process; supporting the management of client relationships and deliverables; and developing teams while communicating with appropriate stakeholders.

The Associates support the contribution to business development, client engagement management, thought leadership, market presence, and team-building / leadership of Management Consultants. ProSidian's business development initiatives include but are not limited to proposal writing, responding to requests for information / sources sought, client presentations and capabilities briefings, attending industry and client conferences and general meetings, and creating awareness of the firm. This position will participate in identifying solutions to important client challenges / opportunities, support the production of results for engagement team deliverables and internal firm initiatives, drive change and impact client outcomes.

In this visible position you will use your skills to participate in all phases of the business development and management process. Reporting directly to the Managing Principal, you will be integral to the development and management of the firm and share revenues with potential equity stake based on future successes for strategic five (5) year goals and objectives. Although daily activities may change and evolve, the following represents initial primary areas of activity : 15% Internal Operations Focus, 45% Business Dev Initiatives, 45% Client Service. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with other consultant practices and company business units, interfacing with contract On-Demand resources, and working with other Engagement Team Members (new employees, fellows, contractors, and collaborating partners) to develop or support business opportunities.

Qualifications

Generally, Associates have a BA or equivalent qualification and 3-5 years' experience. A diverse group of highly qualified people with a wide range of backgrounds. Support task and assignments; Support and perform complex analysis; Contributor and co-pilot on engagement pursuits, support the development of recommendations for clients; Develops deeper functional knowledge in ProSidian capability areas.

Support data collection and analysis roles in structuring, performing analysis, conducting primary research, pursuing opportunities, and delivering engagements that uncover insights that support our recommendations to clients. Data collector and analyst Leadership roles in structuring, performing analysis, conducting primary research, pursuing opportunities, and delivering engagements that uncover insights that support our recommendations to clients. Contributor to team recommendations, engagement pursuits, and problem solving for clients. Develops Management and Operations Consulting and functional skills.

Associates serve and support business development, client delivery, and operations initiatives. These professionals perform roles of solution and technical architects for new business development while also responding to new and current client needs, providing oversight on engagement operations, and managing client relationships. A successful Associate level professional at ProSidian is able to oversee multiple engagements and multitask on internal operations and Engagement requirements for oversight and deliverable service quality.

The Associate level professionals that excel are comfortable in a small, dynamic, yet growing environment where Management and Operations Consulting entails multiple types of engagements and activities focused nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Initial focus is estimated at 45% business Dev Initiatives, 30% Client Service, and 25% Internal Operations and Engagement Support.

• Ability to work and lead others in ambiguous situations
• Ability to effectively analyze and structure problems and service requirements based on the services we provide
• Ability to participate in the management of work streams that support of large, complex projects
• Results orientation / self-directed ability to drive change in unstructured environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in teams
• Must have proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Suite
• External, client-facing consulting experience
• Excellent written communication skills

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.