The North Highland Company Overview and Career Description Job Title: Consultant The North Highland Company Approach consulting very differently. As an independent consulting company, that’s the kind of people we are. We want to restore certain qualities the mainstream firms have left behind. Our clients expect more, and they should. Think—and act—locally. One of our founding principles calls for our consultants to live and work in the same community as much as possible. "Being local" means better access, less travel, deeper understanding of your business, and greater continuity. In the end, our people can work smarter and faster for you because we’re also invested in your community. Insist on experience. Simply put, we hire only top talent and proven professionals. It’s part of our commitment to superior service, and it gets results. Deliver with confidence. We will promise that our services will meet your expectations. It’s a point of pride, and we make it real by offering something rare in the business world: a service delivery guarantee. Background North Highland, founded in 1992, is an international firm with a vision of “changing the way people think about consulting.” An independent management and technology consulting company, North Highland delivers a full range of business solutions that empower people, define strategies, streamline operations, integrate with suppliers, leverage technology, and maximize customer interaction. Through thirteen local offices across the US and several partners in Europe our highly experienced consultants deliver the unbiased expertise and superior results that clients value in a trusted advisor. A privately-held, employee-owned company, North Highland is recognized as one of the nation's fastest growing consulting companies and as one of the “best places to work”. We provide consulting services and deliver value add solutions to our clients in the following areas: business and operational strategy, enterprise performance management, CFO services, business intelligence, supply chain management, change management, information technology management and more. We have completed work in numerous industries including: Financial Services, Retail, Government, Healthcare, Energy, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, to name a few. Being a private company, we’re investing in building long-term client relationships, making sure that we are more focused on creating value for the client’s shareholders rather than ours. Because our employees are our shareholders, they understand the long-term nature of a successful consulting relationship.
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The North Highland Company Overview and Career Description Going against the grain isn’t always easy. It takes heart. But we have a passion for this work. We thrive on challenge - and the satisfaction of a job done well. Career Opportunity As a consultant you will be responsible for the management and direction of multiple consulting projects or a single large and complex project for a client. Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining a client base, managing client relationships, building and mentoring project teams. Strong consulting skills are required including ability to analyze fact patterns, present alternatives and recommendations to Senior Management as well as plan, execute and control engagements. Senior Level Candidates will also assist business development teams with writing and presenting proposals for large or complex projects. Typical job responsibilities include:
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Listens and understands each client’s unique business and culture with a focus on solving client problems and striving to exceed client expectations Partners with clients to understand business goals and objectives and effectively participates in the development and implementation of business and /or technology solutions Ensures continuous efficient management of projects by establishing procedures and maintaining control of scope, budget and resources Motivates, mentors and directs team members Collaborates effectively with others at all levels in an organization, including top senior-level executives Accepts challenging assignments, initiates action, adapts to change and makes complex decisions
Requirements Candidates must have excellent business and technology consulting experience. Successful candidates must have demonstrated delivery and account management skills in a consulting environment. In addition, you should possess the following qualifications:
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Highly motivated, self directed and energetic Excellent project management skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills, quality management, and organizational skills Proven track record of managing multiple projects Ability to lead an internal team of 2-8 individuals Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong Microsoft Office Skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project Demonstrated excellence in areas outside of academia Exemplary analytical and decision making skills Ability to readily communicate complex decisions and issues to a wide range of audience
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