Strategy and Transformation Associate / Senior Associate
Acquis Consulting Group, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
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
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.
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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
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.
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