Business Consulting Manager

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.

ZS's Business Consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

The Business Consulting Manager will connect across ZS's practice areas and client teams to develop a breadth of expertise and deliver meaningful impact both externally to clients and internally. Successful career progression includes the potential to become a Principal.

BUSINESS CONSULTING MANAGER

We seek a Manager to join one of our North American offices. Managers leverage their experience to take responsibility for projects and lead client relationships immediately. As a Manager, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Structure and develop client deliverables including "telling the story" with supporting analysis in a clear and effective manner
• Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and support or refine hypotheses
• Drive project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data, and coordinating team meetings and guiding and teaching more junior team members
• Integrate multiple information sources (primary, secondary and analytical research) to inform complex problems
• Participate in presentation and communication of results to clients and internal teams
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas
• Motivate, coach, and serve as a role model for project team members
• Effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects
• Build, grow, and own client relationships
• Drive business and strategy development
• Contribute to internal firm activities and advancing ZS's capabilities

Qualifications:

• MBA or an advanced degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Alternatively, candidates may possess a PhD in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application
• At least 4 years of post-MBA or PhD work experience; in lieu of an MBA or PhD, candidates with 7-9 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm may be considered
• A combination of strong consulting skills from competitive firms, business experience, and/or scientific/technical backgrounds preferred
• Experience working across different industries and business topics highly preferred
• Ability to develop, shape, and inform hypotheses on key client issues
• Strong execution and delivery expertise, especially with unstructured projects
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of leading and managing teams
• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers and can generate cross-functional buy-in
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook
• Client service orientation
• Enjoys fast-paced work environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.

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