Consultant, Lead

American Bureau of Shipping•Washington, DC

1d•$77,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Consultant will successfully deliver projects for clients as a member of project teams within a market program. This includes supporting the project manager by leading small teams initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. This position also includes maintaining relationships with clients and key decision-makers to help identify follow-on business opportunities and maintain customer intelligence.

Requirements

2-4 years of professional experience is the minimum required.
Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Delegation skills
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Perform research and provide analysis on research performed.
Gather and analyze data effectively.
Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems.
Comprehend and analyze complex problems.
Work under tight deadlines
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

Manages small teams to work on project tasks under the supervision of a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within the available budget to meet customer requirements.
Assist the project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task duration, and developing a project schedule as part of developing a project management plan.
Review project management plans to understand the scope, schedule, and assigned work authorization.
Planning and scheduling client meetings
Lead client and tasks-team meetings
Lead small task teams with the execution of project tasks.
Assist with research and data analysis, including but not limited to assisting with conducting customer or stakeholder analyses.
Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations.
Develop conclusions and recommendations, write reports, and assist with client presentations.
Give oral presentations to clients.
Tracking and reporting hours spent executing projects.
Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
Performing quality assurance on project deliverables
Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate the development of new business.
Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current and/or additional services.