at Point B in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Point B is a business innovation firm that takes the guesswork out of transformation. We engineer your future by combining advanced technologies and industry expertise to help you reimagine your business and its processes to get ahead and stay ahead.
We're consulting done different. While others might say it, we live it—your success is our success.
We start with the challenges you face, then partner to drive to what’s right for your business, your people, and your future. The proof is in our world-class NPS score that consistently triples our competitors. We know how to listen carefully, respond with agility, and accelerate time to value. When you partner with Point B, you’ll experience the speed and confidence needed to spot critical pivots, navigate complexity with ease, and tailor technology to fit your needs. We're ready to start generating your future today.
The Sr. Associate is an onsite client-facing role that supports Point B by leading midsized business and technical projects that help our clients solve their business challenges. The Sr. Associate advises clients and implements solutions by combining project management fundamentals with an ability to engage and manage client stakeholders, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Advises clients and implements solutions by combining project management fundamentals with an ability to engage and manage client stakeholders, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion.Develops and manages project structures, schedules, budgets, resource plans etc.Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies and recommends key decisions for projects.Prepares, reviews, understands, and maintains complex project documentation.Effectively leads meetings and drives discussions to necessary resolution to keep the project moving forward.Provides oversight for the quality of workstreams and/or components of the project, ensuring that all deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards and client requirements.Identifies potential Point B opportunities and makes introductions to appropriate contacts.Grows network through exceptional client service delivery and maintains relationships to support Point B business developmentCoaches and mentors Point B associates and clients in developing new skills and growing their careers.Leverages individual strengths and abilities to get the work done.Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B values. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: The ability to chart your career path based on expertise and passions An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each’s unique needs and contributions to the firm WHAT WE EXPECT YOU'VE ALREADY DONE: B.A. or B.S. required.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.Ability to work on-site as requested.Ability to work remotely.Ability to travel up to 80%Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR: MBA desiredPM experience leading mid-sized projects.Cross-industry experience highly desired, or deep experience in a strategic industryConsulting experience desired, customer-facing experience required.Experience coaching or advising others on PM activities.Experience with technology, systems implementation, PMO, operations, or process improvement desired.Experience being an effective member of a team COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:The estimated salary range for this role is $78,300-$156,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable. Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo-policy-statement
