Consultant / Strategy Manager

Job Overview

• We are looking for an experienced Consultant or strategy manager to join our organization on a contract basis.
• This role will support teams focused on system enhancements, quality improvement, and reporting within a supply chain environment.
• The Business Analyst will play a key role in refining and standardizing processes, developing templates for clear communication and presentations, and implementing tools to improve reporting efficiency.
• Documentation & Process Improvement:
• Review, refine, and improve existing documentation to enhance clarity, structure, and accessibility.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates for internal and external communications, including reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Create a repository of templates for project presentations, status updates, and proposals to ensure branding alignment.
• Communication Templates:
• Design and implement communication templates for various business functions, including project updates, client communications, and internal newsletters.
• Ensure all communication templates align with the company's branding guidelines and messaging standards.
• Branding and Visual Consistency:
• Work closely with the branding team to ensure all templates, presentations, and documents reflect the company's brand identity.
• Apply consistent visual and style standards across all templates and documents.
• Purchase Order & Skill Management:
• Manage purchase order processes, tracking approvals, and maintaining records of supplier interactions.
• Develop a streamlined system to manage and document skills for internal resource allocation and project assignments.
• Project Management:
• Oversee and support project planning, tracking, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and resource alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify project milestones, track progress, and adjust timelines when needed.
• Data Analysis & Power BI Reporting:
• Conduct data analysis to generate actionable insights for business improvement and project evaluation.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for key metrics to support decision-making and project tracking.
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders using data visualization to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, documentation, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in creating and optimizing templates for various business functions.
• Strong skills in branding, visual consistency, and design principles.
• Experience managing purchase orders and understanding procurement processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, with advanced Power BI skills for reporting and visualization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to create professional, branded communications.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ideal candidate will have strong project management and data analysis skills, including experience in Power BI.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.