Strategic Projects Consultant

Bright Spring Health Services

The Executive PMO is looking for a forward-thinking, independent Strategic Projects Consultant who will work on Bright Spring’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. Strategic Project Consultants on the Executive PMO team are high-performers and are identified as future leaders within Bright Spring’s portfolio of businesses.

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 Bright Spring’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

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of consulting experience is a plus
• Six Sigma, PMP, 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…