Overview:
We are seeking a highly capable and driven Strategy Consultant to join our Special Projects team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong consulting background who thrives in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. You will be at the forefront of evaluating transformative technologies and building the business cases needed to drive cross-functional execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technology Evaluation and Project Leadership: Spearhead initiatives to assess the feasibility and impact of emerging technologies, such as wheelchair safety systems, autonomous wheelchairs, or other specialized projects. Conduct in-depth analyses to determine technical and business viability.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors, to gather requirements, solicit feedback, and align project objectives with organizational goals.
- Business Case Development: Create compelling strawman business cases, outlining strategic rationale, financial projections, and implementation roadmaps to support decision-making and secure executive buy-in.
- Vendor Coordination: Engage with multiple external vendors to evaluate their products or solutions, assessing technical compatibility, scalability, and alignment with project requirements.
- Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes to inform project strategies and recommendations.
- Project Follow-Up: Monitor project progress, ensure timely deliverables, and address challenges to drive successful outcomes.
- Lead and deliver high-impact special projects from scoping through to execution support, focused on evaluating emerging technologies and their fit within our operations and strategic vision.
- Drive structured problem solving and hypothesis-based analysis to identify opportunities and risks associated with new initiatives.
- Deliver clear and concise executive-level presentations, facilitating alignment and decision-making.
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of experience in top-tier management consulting or internal strategy roles with a strong track record of leading complex projects.
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree from a premier institution is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder engagement across multiple departments and levels of seniority.
- Strong grasp of emerging technologies and their implications for business, including the ability to quickly understand technical details and translate them into business impact.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance in ambiguous and evolving environments.
- A “builder’s mindset” – someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to create structure where none exists.