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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARCH 2008 |
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Consultant |
| Position Code: | 4 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Providing an externally-facing service to clients in the development of industry specific strategic business solutions aligned to projects and consulting assignments. |
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Reports To
Professional Services Manager, Senior Manager/Manager or Partners. |
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Supervises
Provides guidance to less experienced Consultants/Analysts. |
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Main Activities
Providing evaluations of customer's business needs comprising differing product options.
Liaising with customers on basic consulting and conducting of preliminary investigation and transaction analysis of project reviews.
Management of specific small defined work assignments/projects often involving immediate action or short term planning of human and other resources.
Designing and developing high quality business solutions and other projects.
Evaluating customer's business needs with input to strategic planning of business processes and directions.
Assisting with the preparation of sales proposals.
Identification of potential follow-on business opportunities.
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Key Skills
Specialist level competence/knowledge in industry and/or strategy experience.
A strong understanding of industry dynamics, value creation opportunities, and use of strategic processes for competitive advantage.
Fully competent in one or more related areas with strong analytical skills.
At least one area of expertise, with the ability to contribute in a number of areas outside of specialty.
Understanding business/organisation/marketing context of business solutions.
Proven leadership ability.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Internal Contacts
Industry and Product Marketing Managers, Project Managers, Strategic Consulting Specialists, Product Specialists. |
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External Contacts
Customers, industry specialist consultants and peripheral suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 3 - 6 years work experience in relevant specialised business areas and/or consulting, with proven experience in superior problem identification, structuring, and analysis.
B.A. or B.S. degree in Finance or Economics (or equivalent). |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Consultant - Strategic Business, Technical, IT, Human Capital (Change Management). |
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