Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an Analytics Project Manager, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.

　　Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

　　What You’ll Do

　　As an Analytics Project Manager you will:

　　Work with business leaders to identify key questions that data can help answer, and help to frame these questions in a way that is actionable

　　Provide recommendations to business leaders based on the insights derived from the data analysis

　　Be accountable for the successful delivery of all project phases, releases, and project components

　　Be responsible for overall quality, engagement, and adherence to the schedule and budget for the project

　　Coordinate a project timeline with teams to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to the client’s satisfaction

　　Manage overall resource allocation and capacity planning for the project

　　Report project level status, metrics, issues, and risks, manage overall completion, and sign-off on project deliverables

　　Provide leadership and guidance to other analysts and client personnel assigned to the projects

　　Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals

　　Conduct knowledge sharing and serve as a go-to subject matter expert for other company functional staff in support of client project deliverables

　　Be available to answer questions that may arise from past or current clients

　　Develop new Clarkston Consulting service capabilities and enhance existing company service capabilities; activities may include developing methodologies or tools to support current and prospective clients

　　May also develop training materials, conduct knowledge sharing sessions, and contribute to Clarkston’s marketing and/or thought leadership activities

　　How You’ll Grow

　　Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

　　Have the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders

　　Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

　　Requirements

　　What We’re Looking For:

　　Solid understanding of statistical concepts and experience working with data using tools such as SQL, Python, R, or Excel

　　Deep understanding of the business and industry, including key business drivers, competitive landscape, and market trends

　　Familiarity with Azure or AWS-based data and data management tools, such as Azure SQL Azure Data Catalog, Azure Service Fabric, and microservices

　　Capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including data analysts, business leaders, and IT teams

　　Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment

　　Strong client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing engagements and project plans/tasks

　　Excellent team building, mentoring, and leadership abilities

　　Strong analytical skills and the ability to present and write at publication quality level to communicate findings and recommendations

　　Ability to manage projects from planning through delivery while staying on schedule and within budget

　　Possess capacity to understand clients’ business processes and create solutions addressing the current and future needs of the organization

　　4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent discipline

　　Preferred: Experience managing projects that follow the CRISP-DM Project Management Methodology

　　Travel Requirement

　　Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 10-20%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

　　More About Clarkston

　　Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.

　　Benefits

　　Our benefits include:

　　Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)

　　401k with company contributions

　　Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave

　　Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)

　　Life and Disability Insurance

　　Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

　　Visit Careers at Clarkston (https://clarkstonconsulting.com/careers-at-clarkston) to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

　　Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston (https://clarkstonconsulting.com/diversity/) to learn more about our diversity initiatives.