POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Strategy Consultant is responsible for:

o        ensuring that strategy definition occurs across ThinkFast strategy engagements

o        leading client strategy definition projects

o      leading strategy integration across client divisions

o        analyzing strategic issues and opportunities

o        analyzing and optimizing business and operating processes

The Senior Strategy Consultant will:

o     work with ThinkFast client's, program and product staff to create an integrated portfolio of strategic  initiatives and change plans

o     lead the development of product strategies  and product roadmaps

o     perform detailed analyses including market and competitor assessments, pricing, packaging, revenue, and cost structures.

o     have significant experience leading efforts to address complex product opportunities.

o     will be familiar with leading business theory and methodology and be able to effectively apply these tools to support decision-making and planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

o     Partner with client staff to create an integrated approach to developing strategies.

o     Evaluate new product development ideas on criteria such as mission and economic impact, market assessment, competitive positioning, client capability to succeed.

o     Lead policy evaluation for potential impacts, opportunities and options based on internal and external data intelligence.  Form recommendations on optimal approaches for ThinkFast clients. 

o     Lead the development of product roadmaps for select critical new products or major product changes, linking overall strategic goals into achievable implementation plans.

o     Responsible for the compilation, analysis and management of market, competitive and product performance indicators. 

o     Lead analysis work performed by supporting analysts, as needed; supporting staff will include full-time employees, consultants, and external experts.

o     Mentor and manage product analysis resources as well as other project staff.

o     Create templates, tools, and tutorials relating to best practice business strategy and planning methodologies in order to engage a diverse group of supporting staff in business analysis and planning efforts.