Managing Principal Consultant - Testing
Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Managing Principal Consultant - Testing
Date: May 18, 2023
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared
success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put
them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow,
explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and
perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an
ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in
sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering,
procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building
a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Mgmt Consulting
Req Id : 96556
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning .
You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every
step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are
safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and
put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As a Managing Principal Consultant - PMO, you will have the
opportunity to:
Development and implementation of the strategic direction and
objectives of a Testing delivery "Center of Excellence" (COE) for
Digital Advisory
Provide industry best practices and blend existing internal testing
delivery capabilities to increase project delivery efficiency and
overall success for Digital Advisor
Manage the rollout of COE practices, documentation and report out
to Digital Advisory leadership
Providetechnical or industry knowledge to contribute to or lead the
completion of multiple or all engagement phases
Demonstratecapabilities with minimal level of oversight from more
senior-level professionals
Scope and size of projects they contribute to are generally medium
to large in size or they may own a moderate to a significant
portion of a larger project
May lead a medium to large size effort or project team
May delegate team work assignments through various phases of an
engagement
May manage projects from prospect to client deliverable
The Team
Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our
Digital Advisory organization. The world is changing at an
unprecedented rate and that change increases the demand for
innovation and efficiency to deliver solutions and services across
the world's infrastructure. Join Black & Veatch Digital Advisory
and use your talent and expertise to impact the world. In many of
our roles, you will work with a team of consultants, providing
industry-leading management consulting services to support
technology, operational, financial, and regulatory challenges that
require integrated, end-to-end global capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
May contribute to the development and implementation of the
strategic direction and objectives of a service offering
May manage employees in engagements and provides input for
performance management and compensation
Contributes to development of products and/or services
Matrix Management:
Transfers knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others'
knowledge and skill levels
Provide ongoing feedback to professionals on the projects and their
supervisors
Complete project evaluation forms
Contributes to the career development of others through engagement
assignments and general evaluation
Delegates work duties according to the development opportunities
and needs of individuals
Consulting Capability:
Secures commitment and participation from the client's senior
management by leveraging relationships
Develops or contributes to the engagement business case
Outlines specific performance measures, targets, and goals
Delivers client solutions aligned with defined value proposition
across multiple areas of a client's businesses
Searches for new consulting opportunities with existing or new
clients
Secures receivables from clients during and after completion of
engagements
Industry Knowledge Capability:
Utilizes specialized knowledge to produce complex work products and
solutions across all phases of an engagement
Defines and applies appropriate methods or recognized equivalent to
identified client needs
Anticipates and resolves technical problems with minimal technical
assistance from others
Leverages knowledge and experience to assess alternative approaches
to solving problems
Develops, presents, and defends conclusions, recommendations, and
implementation plans
Leads quality reviews of smaller assigned engagements or supports
reviews of larger engagements
Identifies technical issues impacting an engagement and implements
solutions
Project Management Capability (where applicable):
Manages moderate to highly complex engagements through all stages
and phases
Manages moderate to highly complex engagements with factors that
may include:
multiple business units; manages other contractor/vendors on the
project; high level of technology integration within the
engagement; or cross-functional and/or multi-dimensional teams
Scope:
Management Responsibility:
May supervise the work of others
Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their
subordinates
May act in the capacity of a "lead person"
May have management responsibility for the people to whom they
provide work direction
Positions receiving work direction: Analyst, Consulting, SrAnalyst,
ConsultantandManager
May also act as a project manager of a project team
Individuals comprising this team may vary by project
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree preferred
10+ years in consulting project delivery/management
2+ years Business Development experience preferred
Preferred Skills:
Depth and breadth of knowledge in area of specialization
Advanced project management skills
Intermediate business development capability
Business and consulting management skills
People management skills including recruiting, evaluation, and
mentoring
Advanced knowledge in all aspects of consulting processes
Client management and negotiation skills
Broad knowledge of the marketplace
Proficient human relations skills
Preferred Consultant Skills:
Business Acumen
Comfort Around Higher Management
Dealing with Ambiguity
Learning on the Fly
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
Has managed significant engagements
10+ years in a business/consulting environment
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding
requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the
following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor
vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and
regulations.
Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable
preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 50%
Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
005
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by
creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged,
productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this
commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including
but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with
disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work
schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent
sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our
professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption
reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an
employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed
accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus
program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As
employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only
their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements -
and they share in the financial rewards of the success through
stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an
authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able
to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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