Senior Strategic Projects Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services

Project Management and Innovation involves working with a team of consultants and analysts to execute change management initiatives throughout our organization. Are you interested in solving complex operational and strategic organizational challenges? If your passion is seeking standardization and unity around innovative business processes we invite you to join our team and apply today!

Looking for a forward-thinking, independent Special Projects Consultant who will work on Company's most strategic initiatives including Merger & Acquisition Integrations (50%), Business & Workforce Productivity (30%), and Strategic Cost Elimination (20%). This is a highly visible role working under the guidance of the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership and department heads. Special Project Consultants on the team are high-performers and are identified as future leaders within Company's portfolio of businesses

Essential Responsibilities/Job Duties

Objectives of this Role

• Oversee strategic business initiatives ranging from mergers & acquisition integrations, strategic cost elimination, and business and workforce productivity, under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between staff, executives, and senior leaders regarding project updates, proposals and planning
• Develop and maintain partnerships with outside operators, including business owners and third-party vendors
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed, escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
• Maintain weekly project status reports including progress on important milestones, next steps and risks/ issues
• Research and analyze complex issues surrounding the processes and systems of an organization
• Evaluate data and metrics to propose new strategies to improve project delivery and develop reports that portray and give external stakeholders visibility into the project landscape
• Work at multiple organizational levels, ranging from executives to the frontline operators, working across functional areas, and understanding the needs and requirements across the organization
• Make recommendations surrounding improving processes, efficiency and practices that align with Company's goals and compliance standards
• Ensure necessary and appropriate steps are taken to resolve difficulties which may impede progress or compromise achievement scheduled milestones
• Work closely with assigned teams on process improvement and proactively engage with stakeholders to identify and monitor progress and issue resolution

Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelors Degree required; Masters degree is a plus
• Three to five years of consulting experience is a plus
• Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, and/or Change Management certification preferred
• Advanced user of Microsoft office suite products

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills with high attention to detail, organization, timeliness, and accuracy
• Strong understanding of information technology platforms and information systems
• Exercises independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to applicable regulations, company policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of current industry trends, standards, and practices with strong business acumen
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel internal and external to the company including at an executive level
• Capability of working responsibly with highly confidential information and of maintaining composure under duress
• Strong personal computer skills, including spreadsheet and database usage, Excel and MS Office tools
• Ability to utilize new tools and technologies in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong multi-tasking ability

Personal Attributes

• Must be proficient in use of office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, or copier
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail