Senior Management Consultant - Operations Strategy

Our client, a prestigious global management consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operations Strategy to join their dynamic team. This role offers a significant opportunity to advise leading organizations on optimizing their operational performance, supply chains, and manufacturing processes. You will lead client engagements, conduct in-depth analyses, and develop actionable recommendations to drive substantial business improvements. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and strong client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client project teams in the development and implementation of operational strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery.
• Analyze complex business problems and develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Design and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and resilience.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Assist clients in defining their digital transformation roadmap for operations.
• Manage client relationships, build trust, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and innovative operational models.

The ideal candidate will possess an MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting or strategic operations roles, with a proven track record of leading complex projects, is required. Deep expertise in operations strategy, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and process re-engineering is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills are crucial. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively engage with senior client executives. Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies is highly valued. The ability to travel to client sites as needed is expected, though the role offers significant remote flexibility. This consultant role is critical for driving impactful change for our clients in the **Chicago, Illinois, US** region and beyond.