Business Management Consultant
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Location: Abu Dhabi, AE
Company: EDGE Group PJSC
Job Description
The Business Management Consultant (BMC) works in the CEO’s Office and is deeply involved with the CEO’s initiatives to create C-Level presentations and reports, analyze data, deliver insights, create strategic plans, establish frameworks and provide advice to support decision-making of the Beacon Red Leadership.
The BMC is a versatile advisor, applying cross-functional expertise to support Beacon Red in solving diverse business challenges, enhancing operational effectiveness, and supporting strategic initiatives. This role is suited to a generalist with a wide-ranging consulting background, able to provide high-impact, strategic, and operational insights in a dynamic and complex environment.
This role requires flexibility, broad knowledge of business principles, and the ability to work across a wide range of industries or functional areas. It requires an individual who can analyze complex issues without requiring deep specialization in one specific area, providing advisory to support critical decision-making process.
Familiarity with security standards and regulatory requirements is essential for understanding the unique dynamics of these industries.
Key Responsibilities
• Executive Communication:
o Create C-Level presentations with strong narrative to support the engagements of the CEO
o Formulate actionable recommendations and frameworks aligned with organizational goals
o Prepare and present executive-level reports, delivering insights, analysis, and recommendations clearly and concisely to leadership
• Strategic Analysis & Recommendations
o Conduct analysis of challenges and opportunities pertaining to the business
o Assess organizational goals, market trends, and competitive landscapes
o Conduct comprehensive risk assessments
o Advise on risk mitigation strategies relevant to the business under analysis
• Operational Assessment & Improvement
o Identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization within internal processes
o Design improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity
• Project Management
o Lead cross-functional tasks and initiatives, ensuring coordination across departments, adherence to timelines, and alignment with organizational priorities
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field; an MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• 5+ years of consulting experience, with at least 2 years in the defense or cybersecurity industries preferred.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency with tools like PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to translate data into clear visuals (e.g., charts, graphs, dashboards) that make complex information accessible and impactful for executive audiences.
• Generative Artificial Intelligence: Proficiency with latest generative artificial intelligence solutions applied to optimize lead times and enhance executive presentations.
• Storytelling Techniques: Knowledge of storytelling frameworks to craft a narrative that logically flows from problem identification to proposed solutions, making presentations engaging and easy to follow.
• Familiarity with Executive Preferences: Understanding of how executives prefer to receive information (e.g., concise summaries, key metrics) and tailoring presentation styles to meet these preferences.
• Persuasion and Influence: Ability to build a persuasive case, using data-backed arguments and storytelling to align executive stakeholders with the proposed recommendations.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust the presentation based on last-minute input from leadership, new data, or shifting priorities, as well as handling unexpected questions during delivery.
• Focus on Actionability: Skill in presenting insights that lead directly to actionable steps, helping executives quickly grasp what needs to happen next.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work across various business areas and respond to changing priorities..
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