Business Operations and Strategy Consultant
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Department OverviewGlobal Services Business Operations is responsible for providing strategic and analytical guidance to support the EVP, Services, with business analysis, data modeling and recommendations on key decisions. The group works cross-functionally with field teams, offer management, and other internal teams on high-profile projects.
Job Description
The Services organization is responsible for delivering services to support Motorola Solutions technology including network monitoring, security monitoring, technical support and field services. The Services business is one of the most strategically important growth areas of Motorola Solutions; this team supports executive leadership.
We are looking for a candidate who can jump into a business problem or challenge (consultant like), figure out what information is needed, work cross-functionally to analyze the problem and develop & present a recommendation - the benefits of consulting, except with work-life balance and without having to get on the road every week. This role requires strong collaboration across the company. Candidates need to be well-rounded, flexible and driven.
The Business Operations Consultant will focus on improving business performance through projects including analysis of operational data and financials, and business case creation and analysis. The position will work hand in hand with functions including corporate strategy, offer management, centralized operations and regional teams, and frequently present recommendations to executive level management. Specific responsibilities could include:
Translating high-level business problems into more specific questions that can be answered with data-driven analysis and recommendations; data frequently needs detailed validation with stakeholders to ensure directional accuracy
Development of forecasting models based on key business drivers to improve regional sales forecasting and operational execution
Business case creation and analysis on new services opportunities including market sizing, investment requirements, pricing and financial returns
Assist in preparation & analysis required for internal / external management meetings including customer, partner, staff and executive briefings
Required Qualifications:
- BBA Degree or MBA from top tier university required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with revenue/cost analysis, market sizing & analysis, operational strategy formulation, business case development, or financial modeling
1-3 consulting experience required, preferably generalist, strategy & operations or performance improvement consulting
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in highly analytical setting requiring quantitative analytics
Experience creating executive management presentations
Advanced Excel modeling skills
Advanced Presentation (PowerPoint/Google slides) skills
Ability to think broadly and critically about a quantitative analytical problem by applying business, industry and company acumen to prove or disprove a hypothesis
Energetic and self-motivated - must be well organized and able to make proactive recommendations
Enjoy digging into data that is not clean & requires validation, making directional recommendations with incomplete information
Enjoy fast-pace, collaborative, positive, people-oriented; effective multi-tasking capability
Basic Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.