Senior Consultant, Strategy Decision Support

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Senior Consultant, Strategy Decision Support

Senior Consultant supporting UBC’s Strategy & Decision Support (SDS) unit, reporting to the Associate Director. The role manages and leads strategic initiatives and projects across SDS service offerings – business strategy development, strategic planning, financial health and operational effectiveness.

• Develop and manage project plans: define objectives, scope, approach, budget, schedule, performance measures and interdependencies.
• Lead and facilitate stakeholder engagement, including client-facing meetings, interviews, focus groups and workshops.
• Conduct thorough multi‑source research, data verification and analytic synthesis to produce key insights and recommendations.
• Design and build financial models and scenario analyses for University‑wide initiatives.
• Produce clear, concise project reports, presentations and Board‑level documentation.
• Drive business process improvement initiatives, defining metrics, evaluating performance and recommending reforms.
• Supervise and coordinate project teams, including consultants, clerical staff and student workers, up to six members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across academic and administrative units to address sensitive, confidential projects.
• Represent SDS on committees and work groups, contributing to decision‑making and institutional objectives.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Completion of a CPA program (CA, CGA, CMA).
• Minimum seven years of related experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (MBA preferred).
• Experience in strategic planning, financial modelling and business process improvement.
• Prior exposure to complex stakeholder environments and facilitation.

• Expertise in strategic planning, facilitation and consensus building.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office; advanced data/BI tool knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, project management and organizational skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodations during the application process, contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility.