Consultant/Senior Consultant - Strategy & Operations (3-5 yrs)

Company Description

IBC Consultants is a boutique management consulting firm founded by ISB and SRCC alumni. Started in 2012, with a vision to help boutique Management Consulting firms and independent consultants enhance their capabilities, IBC Consultants has established itself as a pivotal resource empowering businesses to deliver exceptional value and drive growth. Our dedicated team of seasoned consultants ensures optimal solution delivery, enhancing our clients' consulting projects. This covers strategy development, operational transformation, due diligence, project management operations, and customized consulting services.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Consultant/Senior Consultant in the Strategy & Operations team. The Consultant/Senior Consultant will be responsible for providing analytical insights, communication, and expertise in consulting and management consulting. They will work closely with clients to develop strategies, optimize operations, and provide tailored consulting services. The Consultant/Senior Consultant will also contribute to project management and operational transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Analysis:

- Analyse internal and external factors affecting the client's business.

- Conduct market research, competitive assessments, and industry trend analysis.

2. Strategic Planning:

- Develop customized strategies and operational plans to meet client-specific goals.

- Create strategic frameworks, objectives, and action plans to improve operations.

3. Strategy Development:

- Formulate comprehensive and customized strategic plans to achieve client-specific goals.

- Develop strategic frameworks, objectives, and action plans.

4. Operational Analysis:

- Analyse current business operations, workflows, and processes.

- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization.

5. Performance Metrics:

- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency.

- Implement performance measurement and reporting systems.

6. Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

- Streamline workflows and recommend changes to optimize operations.

7. Change Management:

- Assist in the implementation of operational changes and process enhancements.

- Manage resistance to change and ensure smooth transitions.

8. Project Scoping: Ascertain the scope, objectives, and deliverables for every consulting assignment, ensuring that client expectations are accurately defined and met.

9. Client Engagement: Manage engagements spanning diverse functions and sectors, with a special emphasis on projects in the Middle East.

10. Stakeholder Management: Coordinate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the successful accomplishment of project milestones.

Qualifications

- 3-5 years of core management consulting experience.

- Strong background in strategy design and operations transformation across multiple sectors.

- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.

- Excellent Communication and Consulting skills.

- Project management expertise.

- Ability to work independently and remotely

- Prior experience working with Management Consulting Firm or Big4 firms in their Strategy & Ops practices is highly preferred.

- Familiarity or experience with the Middle East market will be an advantage.