Business Operations and Strategy Consultant

at Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewGlobal Services Business Operations is responsible for providing strategic and analytical guidance to support the EVP, Services, with business analysis, data modeling and recommendations on key decisions. The group works cross-functionally with field teams, offer management, and other internal teams on high-profile projects.Job Description
The Services organization is responsible for delivering services to support Motorola Solutions technology including network monitoring, security monitoring, technical support and field services. The Services business is one of the most strategically important growth areas of Motorola Solutions; this team supports executive leadership.

We are looking for a candidate who can jump into a business problem or challenge (consultant like), figure out what information is needed, work cross-functionally to analyze the problem and develop & present a recommendation - the benefits of consulting, except with work-life balance and without having to get on the road every week. This role requires strong collaboration across the company. Candidates need to be well-rounded, flexible and driven.

The Business Operations Consultant will focus on improving business performance through projects including analysis of operational data and financials, and business case creation and analysis. The position will work hand in hand with functions including corporate strategy, offer management, centralized operations and regional teams, and frequently present recommendations to executive level management. Specific responsibilities could include:

Translating high-level business problems into more specific questions that can be answered with data-driven analysis and recommendations; data frequently needs detailed validation with stakeholders to ensure directional accuracy

Development of forecasting models based on key business drivers to improve regional sales forecasting and operational execution

Business case creation and analysis on new services opportunities including market sizing, investment requirements, pricing and financial returns

Assist in preparation & analysis required for internal / external management meetings including customer, partner, staff and executive briefings

Required Qualifications:
BBA Degree or MBA from top tier university required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with revenue/cost analysis, market sizing & analysis, operational strategy formulation, business case development, or financial modeling

1-3 consulting experience required, preferably generalist, strategy & operations or performance improvement consulting

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Experience working in highly analytical setting requiring quantitative analytics

Experience creating executive management presentations

Advanced Excel modeling skills

Advanced Presentation (PowerPoint/Google slides) skills

Ability to think broadly and critically about a quantitative analytical problem by applying business, industry and company acumen to prove or disprove a hypothesis

Energetic and self-motivated - must be well organized and able to make proactive recommendations

Enjoy digging into data that is not clean & requires validation, making directional recommendations with incomplete information

Enjoy fast-pace, collaborative, positive, people-oriented; effective multi-tasking capability
#LI-DB1Basic Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Travel RequirementsNoneRelocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:
Incentive Bonus Plans
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Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to no discrimination because of race, color, creed, marital status, age, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.