Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach;
Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings;
Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues;
Design and execute qualitative or quantitative analyses to test hypotheses and improve client commercial effectiveness;
Synthesize findings, develop recommendations and communicate results to clients and internal teams;
Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas;
Participate in business development;
Contribute to internal firm activities;
Coach and mentor junior team members.
Qualifications
MBA with bachelor's (and often graduate) degrees in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics or Engineering with a strong academic record. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute;
Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA relevant work experience;
High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative;
Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams;
Strong oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers;
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset;
Analytic problem solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook;