As a Corporate Strategist in Acumen's Corporate Strategy Practice, you and your consulting team will guide client leadership teams to develop a mid-to-long term business roadmap that meets their growth ambitions. Key responsibilities of a Corporate Strategist include:
Key Responsibilities:
You will work with client leadership across a wide range of industries and sizes, helping them articulate their business strategies. In each client project, you will work with a consulting team consisting of a client director, consultant, consulting associate, and subject matter experts (as needed). You will also work with the Program Director for Corporate Strategy to leverage and improve existing Acumen IP for client needs.
Proven Strategic Thinking: 5+ years professional work experience in leading and executing successful strategic planning cycles, business reviews, or corporate planning initiatives, demonstrably transforming businesses. The ability to identify issues and ruthlessly prioritize strategies is paramount. Communication and Integration: Excel in clear and concise written, verbal, visual communication, confidently engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Able to translate and integrate complex information into clear, actionable insights and next steps in the client's language. Robust Analytical and Process Architecture Skillset: Able to structure ambiguous problems, quickly grasp the complexities of diverse business landscapes, and map out a robust, integrated process for strategy development according to the client's context. Bias for Action: Strong track record of executional excellence. Able to move teams into action and ensure alignment to strategies and goals. Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally.Agility and Flexibility: A high threshold for ambiguity and ability to adapt to changing project requirements and client needs.Multinational company experience considered a valuable asset. Why join Acumen Strategy Consultants? Acumen is committed to the success and well-being of all its employees and affiliate consultants. We give high regard to empowering relationships, and we invest in resources (time, talent, treasure) to foster a high-performing environment that values and supports our people in pursuit of challenging goals.
Career Development & Stability. We provide opportunities to learn from seasoned C-level practitioners and consultants and gain new experiences while helping brands and businesses across different industries.
Culture of Trust & Collaboration. We build an organizational culture that is deeply rooted in trust and collaboration by making our employees feel safe and valued.
Agile Work Environment. We help discover new passions, pursue interests, and have time for the most important people in your life through working in an agile environment.
Industry: Management Consulting
Employment Type: Affiliate / Part-Time / Contract Employment
Work set-up: Hybrid, but some client meetings, engagements, workshops will require face-to-face.