Consultant, Lead

American Bureau of Shipping•Washington, DC

9d•$76,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Consultant delivers client projects as a member of project teams within a market program. The role supports project managers by leading small teams through project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. It also involves maintaining client relationships and customer intelligence to help identify follow-on business opportunities. The position is remote, with regular travel of 50% or more to client sites and project locations as a core part of the role. The Lead Consultant works under the supervision of a project manager to help ensure quality services are delivered on schedule, within the available budget, and in line with customer requirements. The position requires collaboration with individuals at all levels, management of multiple assignments, responsiveness to changing client demands, and the ability to meet agreed deadlines. This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date. Candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.

Requirements

At least 6 years of professional experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Delegation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct research and analyze research findings.
Ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
Ability to apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems.
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of ABS Health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

Assist the project manager in defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task durations, and developing project schedules as part of the project management plan.
Review project management plans to understand the scope, schedule, and assigned work authorization.
Plan and schedule client meetings.
Lead client meetings and task-team meetings.
Lead small task teams in executing project tasks.
Assist with research and data analysis, including 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.
Track and report hours spent executing projects.
Work with individuals at all levels, contribute to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate new business development.
Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current or additional services.