Strategy and Transformation Associate / Senior Associate

COMPANY SUMMARY

Acquis Consulting Group is a world class management consulting firm best known for helping ambitious organizations design strategies and putting those strategies to work. With our ‘Think + Do’ approach, we design innovative solutions leveraging strategy, implementation, and digital services for early start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Acquis serves both domestic and global organizations from our headquarters in New York City with satellite offices in Boston, Parsippany (NJ), London and Prague.

COMPANY CULTURE

Acquis is a ‘People First’ organization, representative of one of our core values. Not only do we measure our success through the delivery of our services, but more importantly, through the satisfaction of the people who work here. We have cultivated a tight-knit culture where each individual has an opportunity and responsibility to contribute to our collective success. Due to this collective effort, we are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the ‘Best Small Firms to Work For’ by Consulting Magazine.

Acquis is seeking experienced individuals who will bring insight, passion, and intellect to the lasting relationships we establish with our clients. We go to great lengths to hire valuable additions to Acquis’ collaborative and diverse work culture. We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and fostering equity in career opportunities and advancement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Acquis Consulting Group is seeking intelligent and experienced consultants to contribute to our Strategy and Transformation practice. Candidates should have 3-5 years’ relevant consulting experience with the following: corporate strategy, operating model design, business transformation and / or change management.

Our Strategy and Transformation practice at Acquis is undergoing tremendous growth. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a pragmatic self-starter who is excited to take on new challenges to help clients achieve their most pressing strategic and operational goals. Candidates should be open to working on projects across the strategy and transformation spectrum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct detailed assessments to identify and prioritize challenges and opportunities for the client’s organization
• Analyze data and client documents to identify key trends and performance gaps
• Participate in team problem solving efforts, bring ideas and hypothesized solutions to solve client challenges and pain points
• Distill complex strategic concepts and organizational pain points into tangible next steps and recommendations that are easily digestible for C-level clients
• Identify downstream impact of proposed solutions from a people, process, and technology lens
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with client stakeholders to drive decision making and alignment
• Design and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of transformation / operating model design / strategy / etc.
• Drive large scale business / digital transformation programs
• Lead workstreams and assist in development of junior staff
• Accountable for timely completion and accuracy of deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans and continuously monitor to track progress
• Manage and grow client relationships and act as a trusted advisor they can turn to with questions or challenges
• Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training, mentorship programs and daily project learnings
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to encourage continuous innovation and improvement
• Assist in business development efforts
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented, small business environment

EDUCATION

• BS or BA (Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Sciences preferred)
• MBA is not required but would be beneficial in this role; only MBAs with prior consulting experience are considered

SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE

Required skill sets include but are not limited to:

• 3-5 years of consulting experience where you gained exposure to large scale project(s) in one or more of the following:
• Corporate Strategy including growth strategy, go to market strategy and / or strategy activation
• Operating Model Development including organization structure and design, capability mapping, organization governance, process optimization and / or tool evaluation / implementation
• Change Management including change impact assessments, communications plans, change readiness and / or training
• Transformation Management including program management and governance, solution design, and / or continuous monitoring
• Proven track record in working with and engaging clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong organization skills with experience managing project plans and workstream deliverables
• Clear and effective communication skills, demonstrated ability to write and present ideas in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Preferred skill sets include but are not limited to:

• Design thinking methodologies and co-creation workshop facilitation
• Data analytics and reporting
• Digital transformation – robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Agile methodologies
• Experience working with Lean Six Sigma
• Experience leading / mentoring junior staff

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Each employee at Acquis is expected to contribute to our strong culture and track record of success. As such, we look for the following personal attributes:

• Well-rounded (skill/interests)
• Positive 
• Adaptive 
• Quick-learning 
• Analytical 
• Results-oriented 
• Customer-focused 
• Collaborative 
• Scrappy

ACQUIS BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401K and company match
• Competitive PTO, parental leave and time off policy
• Life insurance
• Health club and physical fitness subsidies
• Home office subsidy
• Home internet and cell phone subsidies
• Access to personalized mental health platform
• Education assistance
• Student loan reimbursement
• Charity donation matching program
• Travel to New York and a chosen destination for Mid-Year and Annual Meetings

SALARY:

Actual compensation is influenced by many factors including individual skill set, experience, specific office location, and qualifications. For positions located in New York City only, the range of starting pay for this role is $72k-$168k. This role may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus or performance-based incentives.