Business Consultant

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: Plan, organize, direct, control, and lead cross-functional enterprise projects to achieve&nbsp;the performance transformation program to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the organization.&nbsp; Develop strategies aimed at improving organizational performance and program success.&nbsp; Develop and maintain monitoring activities related to program initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span>
Responsibilities: <ul type="disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Manage large-scale, complex, strategic projects and regulatory initiatives.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Frame and structure problems, discern critical issues, and drive to innovative solutions. Analyze data, develop plans/recommendations, monitor progress, manage risk and validate expected outcomes.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Inform key stakeholders of the progress and outcomes as well as escalate and resolve issues and risks effectively.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Provide effective internal and external communication of project(s) performance, its impact, and performance to plan.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Consult with business unit leaders and employees regarding performance improvement facilitation and implementation.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Contribute to the improvement of corporate business results by providing insight and innovative problem solving.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Develop metrics, analyze performance and perform root cause analysis.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Initiate problem solving using data analysis tools, performance measurements and decision making processes.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Assess and diagnose process related problems that interfere with optimal performance.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Create formal presentations, discussion documents and updates for presentation to senior executive team.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Develop appropriate reports summarizing data enabling management to make sound business decisions.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul type="disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Minimum of five (5) years experience with increasing responsibility in business unit consulting with an emphasis on process improvement, business management, and strategic planning.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Experience in practical application of statistical analysis to business problems and situations.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Must be able to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to their business issues.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">In-depth knowledge of statistical data analysis, statistical quality control, and experimental design, and apply them to practical situations.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Demonstrated knowledge and competency in process improvement, project management, strategic planning, and performance measurement.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Ability to adapt quickly and work independently with multiple priorities.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Proven ability to speak effectively before groups and facilitate workgroups and meetings.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Proficiency in PC applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Access</span></p> </li> </ul>