Position Title: Senior Consultant
Location: USA (Offices located in Los Angeles and Washington DC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Background: Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting and research firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals in technology transactions with operations across 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for ten consecutive years.
Description: Project manage the delivery of business process transformation and technology engagements and work streams for large enterprises, focusing on enterprise transformation and optimization strategies. These engagements have multi-level impacts including business, technical, organizational, operational, and cost reduction opportunities.
Educational, Experience & Other Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-rated school required
- MBA Advanced degree in Business or related field preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- 3-5 years of consulting, management consulting and/or operations management, in a consulting firm with experience in business process optimization and transformation
- Managing client relationships with senior-level clients
- Developing financial business cases, risk modeling, and strategies around business transformation and strategic sourcing
- Developing RFP statements of work, financials, service levels, and terms & conditions
- Direct hands-on experience in architecting, executing, and managing transition planning and transition support activities
- Managing large budgets and ensuring timeliness, quality, and cost of engagements
- Support of intellectual capital in new growth areas
- Support for proposal development
Other Requirements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional interpersonal and client skills, with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
- Demonstrated leadership, client management, project management and business development skills
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel across North America, with the potential for travel to other regionns
What Avasant Offers
- Competitive salaries based on education and experience
- International exposure and a chance to work with global clients including some of the largest multinationals
- Training and mentoring on latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
- Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
- Performance based Bonuses and Increments
- Promotions and opportunity to move across service lines
- Full/Partial funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
- Dynamic and multicultural work environment
- Leadership opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- Communication and connectivity reimbursements
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a top-rated school
- 3-5 years of consulting, management consulting and/or operations management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and client skills
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
What We Do
Avasant is a leading management consulting firm focused on translating the power of technology into realizable business strategies. Specializing in digital and IT transformation, sourcing advisory, global strategy, and governance services, Avasant prides itself on delivering high-value engagements through industry focused innovation and flexible client based solutions. Our seasoned professionals have an average of 20 years of industry-honed expertise, having conducted 1000+ engagements in over 40 countries. Avasant’s next generation consulting and advisory methods have made it the top-ranked firm in its class, with accolades from numerous organizations, including: Vault, NOA, IAOP, and Wall Street Journal. Avasant’s engagement in the global market has inspired a strong commitment to community and purpose. Avasant Foundation supports technology and skill development programs to create employment opportunities for youth. In this regard, we have implemented three critical programs across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Within the US, our efforts are focused on supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). For more information, visit www.avasant.com. Follow news, photos and video on Twitter at www.twitter.com/avasant, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/avasantllc, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/avasant.
