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Responsibilities:
leading projects and client engagements, analyzing corporate performance, driving cost reductions, revenue growth and profitability improvement in your industry or functional area(s) of expertise;
delivering high value in ‘high stakes’ situations; and
developing and building a business in your area(s) of expertise with others
Job Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
Minimum 15+ years of business experience or equivalent
Minimum of 5+ years of related consulting experience in a professional services firm environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese is amust
Hands-on operational experience is required
Recognized for deep skills and passion as a specialist in specific industries/service(s) area(s) (e.g., any combination of industry or service areas such as; supply chain, profitability, logistics, procurement, revenue growth, retail, manufacturing, auto, consumer, process industries, etc.)
Consistent track record of successfully structuring and leading client engagements to desired results, delivering hard dollar savings meeting or exceeding client expectations
High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment
Understands and adapts to complex client environments and situations. Skilled at defining, communicating, motivating and driving change at executive levels and across the broader community of stakeholders
Master negotiator, proficient with complex/sophisticated negotiations
Views problems from the ‘big picture point of view’, recognizing critical areas to drive into more detail. Quickly structures approaches to solve complex problems. Balanced and flexible, anticipates and changes direction as necessary
Synthesizes information rapidly and applies good business judgment driving quickly to deep insights into possible impacts and solutions
A thought leader, innovative with the development of new tools, methodologies and approaches
Effectively plans for and proactively mitigates risks on projects andwork-streams
Experience with proposal development, strong commercial instincts and interest. In addition to self, generates growing demand for other firm resources in prospective and existing clients. Demonstrated ability to consistently extend work for him/herself and others team members on client projects. Identifies and cultivates new opportunities
Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development
Articulate, persuasive, communicator. Commands the room, handles executive and difficult audiences well. Readily adapts style and message appropriately to audience and circumstance. Outstanding at impromptu communication under pressure
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Engenders client confidence and trust with executives at all levels. Builds counseling relationships with clients and peers
Analytical, adept at quickly defining, aligning and scaling data modeling & management approach with the client needs. Ensures 80/20 approach to rapidly draw conclusions. Skilled and quickly identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, errors and conclusions
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel applications
Openness for occasional travel