Principal Consultant

Chicago, Illinois, United States | Full-time | Partially remote

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Summary/Objective:   

We are seeking a Chicago-based Principal Consultant. In this role you’ll be directly involved in determining each client’s needs and expectations, identifying critical aspects of the project(s) that must be included, developing the solution, and helping to implement the plan into their operations. You’ll be primarily responsible for our largest and most complex engagements. Your leadership will guide teams through every detail of a project and ensure they meet all deadlines within budget. 

Essential functions:   

Client Relations 

  • Gain deep understanding of clients, their business, and business objectives to develop the best solutions 

  • determine potential project impact and tailor the project approach, plan, and deliverables accordingly 

  • keep the client and stakeholders engaged in the project (i.e.: status reporting, issues management and risk management) 

  • Develop deep client relationships at all levels of organizations and act as a trusted advisor 

  • Conduct current and future state assessments, evaluate results of analysis, and present findings in a manner that is easy to understand 

  • Provide meaningful feedback to clients 

  • Conduct ongoing business consulting 

Planning 

  • Identify realistic and executable strategy focused on planning and developing roadmaps, communication plans, governance structures, and investment prioritization for execution 

  • Define future state visions and prioritization of opportunity areas that deliver value across people, process, technology & information 

Team 

  • Assemble strong team(s) that will ensure success (pulling from internal and external resources) 

  • Oversee multiple teams 

Quality 

  • Constantly patrol for things that aren’t working and initiate solutions 

  • Support key client deliverables and ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget 

Additional Functions 

  • Additional accountabilities include business development, client relationship management, expansion, recruiting, account management, project oversight. 

Qualifications: 

  • 10+ years of consulting experience with at least 5 years in a senior project, product, program, or technical management role 

  • Demonstrated experience in all phases of SDLC 

  • Prior experience managing technology implementation projects (cloud, CRM and/or data analytics (i.e. data migrations, data visualization, big data) from initiation through project closeout 

  • Demonstrated experience in all phases of non-technology project lifecycle including the identification of the business problem, business case and project plan development through project management and closeout 

  • Previous experience working in an Agile lifecycle 

  • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and resource management. 

Competencies:   

  • Client/Consulting expertise  

  • Risk identification and solution initiation 

  • Technical capacity 

  • Relationship building/nurturing  

  • Communication proficiency  

  • Time/budget Management  

Core Values: 

Heroic – We derive joy out of being the humble heroes. We love to work behind the scenes to empower our clients and teammates to achieve huge successes and enjoy the accolades. 

Initiates Solutions – We initiate solutions before most even recognize there is a problem. We take ownership of issues without passing blame or avoiding work. We operate as a forward-thinking team. 

Refactor - We have a constant eye towards improvement. Our processes and behaviors are driven by good sense and efficiency rather than because “that is how they’ve always been done.” 

Elevate - We are committed to self-improvement. We are passionate about finding ways in and outside of work to improve our knowledge and skills and align our learning with the goals of the organization. 

Deliver - We follow through on what we say. We are committed to getting it done, whatever it takes. It CAN Be Done. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule and flexible core hours to accommodate different working styles, whether you're an early riser or prefer later hours. This is a fully remote opportunity, with a preference for candidates based in the Chicago area.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Disclaimer 

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

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