Principal Business Consultant

Brown and Caldwell•,

3d•$117,000 - $191,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support BC’s national Advisory Services team in delivering client facing organizational effectiveness services and solutions, developing new business opportunities, and advancing best practice approaches to work. The Principal Business Consultant role is responsible for leading projects that include comprehensive assessments, analyses, development and implementation of transformation strategies and implementation plans for our client’s businesses. Project elements can include strategic planning, organizational development, comprehensive planning, policy and procedure development, business process mapping, evaluation and development, and change management efforts. This role focuses on leading overall project delivery teams, solving complex problems, and providing guidance and training to less experienced colleagues, with minimal direct supervision and limited oversight from management. The position plays a vital role in contributing to the advancement of technical practice areas through contributions to standards and best practice content development. This role leads projects of strategic importance, and balances risk and opportunity in client business plan decision-making processes.

Requirements

Strong systems thinking competency for analyzing organizational and business needs.
Strong proficiency in researching, developing and communicating an understanding of a client’s essential or critical business factors.
Strong proficiency in organizational function and structure.
Strong proficiency in the application of organizational development and management principles.
Strong proficiency in workforce development, performance improvement and organizational design.
Working proficiency in governance and policy development.
Advanced facilitation and interview skills.
Advanced communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
Working proficiency in risk identification, mitigation and management.
Advanced proficiency in business process analysis, mapping, and development skills.
Working proficiency in the application of digital solutions, AI tools, and technology systems.
Effective leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.
Typically, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Prior experience in leading projects.
Experience in analyzing organizational and business needs, organizational development, and change management.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
A relevant degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, communications or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing and documenting workflows and business processes.
Experience in developing integrated (people, process, technology) business solutions to improve performance.
Experience in developing guidelines and standards to drive consistency in work approach and associated outcomes including quality.

Responsibilities

Lead targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency.
Lead efforts to support Client’s development of comprehensive planning approaches and practices that connect strategic goals and objectives to implementation.
Lead development of guidelines, processes, and procedures for client assigned functional areas to bolster operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead organizational development and management services for clients to achieve organizational excellence.
Identify and assess potential risks to both BC and client organization, and ensure proper governance and policy development.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of company standards and best practices.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.