Business Technology Solutions Consultant - AA26 (Evanston,IL)
ZS, Evanston, IL, United States
ZS
is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, transforming ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact with a client-first mentality and develop custom solutions and technology products that create value across business areas. Role
Business Technology Solutions Consultant - Research & Development (R&D) Solution Area Responsibilities
Plan, initiate, and manage medium- and large-scale IT projects and provide guidance to technical junior team members (e.g., Business Analysts, Associates, Associate Consultants, Solution Architects, Project Leads). Coordinate with Project Leadership to define IT project scope and strategies, select appropriate IT tools and ZS software, and develop IT strategies using project management tools. Lead multiple IT projects to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced on time and within budget, applying analytical rigor across front-end reporting, back-end database management, and ETL interfacing technologies. Direct all communications with clients and team members to understand objectives, document technical requirements/features, create deliverables, and communicate findings (BI solution designs and implementations). Design and execute IT, quantitative, and qualitative analyses to address key project issues. Lead feasibility analysis, select technologies that provide optimal solutions, and identify ZS proprietary products that fit the proposed solution. Apply IT project management activities including planning, scoping, requirements through implementation, and quality assurance within timelines and budgets. Manage delivery dates, resourcing, and scheduling while identifying and mitigating IT project and client risks. Lead business and strategy development meetings to ensure goals are met and conduct team status meetings to coordinate subprojects and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Ensure solutions are designed to balance existing assets with client-specific needs and architecture requirements. Develop and manage client relationships across multiple projects and identify opportunities to contribute to additional solutions delivery work. Facilitate collaboration with the Software Development Lifecycle team (requirements gathering, testing, rollout and operations) to ensure smooth transitions. Ensure appropriate staffing and ongoing engagement of technical team members through staffing analysis, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring as needed. Mentor subordinates, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching on project management and professional goals, and train on ZS proprietary software for client presentations. May work in various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States; position may require up to 25% domestic travel. Qualifications
Master’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of related experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, with 5 years of progressive experience in a related pharma, life sciences, or healthcare management consulting role. Required experience: Managing end-to-end projects Leading/mentoring teams Client-facing work Front-end user reporting BI solution design and implementation SQL Python JIRA Data engineering Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) AI technologies Business development activities and collaboration with sales/marketing Preparing responses to RFPs Growth and Benefits
Cross-functional skills development and custom learning pathways Milestone training programs aligned to career progression Internal mobility paths that empower growth through structured career advancement Travel and Work Model
Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and on-site at clients or ZS offices; travel may be required for client-facing work. Contact and Equal Opportunity
Contact: Apply online or email careers@zs.com referencing the Req ID. ZS is an equal opportunity employer. Details on total rewards and office locations are available on www.zs.com. NO AGENCY CALLS.
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is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, transforming ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact with a client-first mentality and develop custom solutions and technology products that create value across business areas. Role
Business Technology Solutions Consultant - Research & Development (R&D) Solution Area Responsibilities
Plan, initiate, and manage medium- and large-scale IT projects and provide guidance to technical junior team members (e.g., Business Analysts, Associates, Associate Consultants, Solution Architects, Project Leads). Coordinate with Project Leadership to define IT project scope and strategies, select appropriate IT tools and ZS software, and develop IT strategies using project management tools. Lead multiple IT projects to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced on time and within budget, applying analytical rigor across front-end reporting, back-end database management, and ETL interfacing technologies. Direct all communications with clients and team members to understand objectives, document technical requirements/features, create deliverables, and communicate findings (BI solution designs and implementations). Design and execute IT, quantitative, and qualitative analyses to address key project issues. Lead feasibility analysis, select technologies that provide optimal solutions, and identify ZS proprietary products that fit the proposed solution. Apply IT project management activities including planning, scoping, requirements through implementation, and quality assurance within timelines and budgets. Manage delivery dates, resourcing, and scheduling while identifying and mitigating IT project and client risks. Lead business and strategy development meetings to ensure goals are met and conduct team status meetings to coordinate subprojects and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Ensure solutions are designed to balance existing assets with client-specific needs and architecture requirements. Develop and manage client relationships across multiple projects and identify opportunities to contribute to additional solutions delivery work. Facilitate collaboration with the Software Development Lifecycle team (requirements gathering, testing, rollout and operations) to ensure smooth transitions. Ensure appropriate staffing and ongoing engagement of technical team members through staffing analysis, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring as needed. Mentor subordinates, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching on project management and professional goals, and train on ZS proprietary software for client presentations. May work in various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States; position may require up to 25% domestic travel. Qualifications
Master’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of related experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, with 5 years of progressive experience in a related pharma, life sciences, or healthcare management consulting role. Required experience: Managing end-to-end projects Leading/mentoring teams Client-facing work Front-end user reporting BI solution design and implementation SQL Python JIRA Data engineering Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) AI technologies Business development activities and collaboration with sales/marketing Preparing responses to RFPs Growth and Benefits
Cross-functional skills development and custom learning pathways Milestone training programs aligned to career progression Internal mobility paths that empower growth through structured career advancement Travel and Work Model
Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and on-site at clients or ZS offices; travel may be required for client-facing work. Contact and Equal Opportunity
Contact: Apply online or email careers@zs.com referencing the Req ID. ZS is an equal opportunity employer. Details on total rewards and office locations are available on www.zs.com. NO AGENCY CALLS.
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