Consultant
Apply NowCompany: Point B
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Point B is a business innovation firm that takes the guesswork out of transformation. We engineer your future by combining advanced technologies and industry expertise to help you reimagine your business and its processes to get ahead and stay ahead.
We're consulting done different. While others might say it,we live it-your success is our success.
We start with the challenges you face, then partner to drive to what's right for your business, your people, and your future. The proof is in our world-class NPS score that consistently triples our competitors. We know how to listen carefully, respond with agility, and accelerate time to value.
When you partner with Point B, you'll experience the speed and confidence needed to spot critical pivots, navigate complexity with ease, and tailor technology to fit your needs.
We're ready to start generating your future today.
The Consultant is an onsite client-facing role that supports Point B's growth by leading small client engagements or a workstream within a large program. The Consultant is accountable for planning and managing the work of their workstream, identifying, and managing risks and issues, developing documentation, and engaging with the project team and clients to achieve project goals.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Plans, designs and implements project/workstream plans with minimal oversight
Develops project management artifacts, including work back schedules, dependency diagrams, issue/risk logs, etc.
Conducts data analysis to support project findings
Establishes project governance and manages project scope and budget
Develops project deliverables and documentation in support of the business objectives
Plans and facilitates effective project meetings, driving discussions to necessary resolution
Provides direction and collaborates effectively with business leaders, project and technical teams
Builds and manages stakeholder relationships, including business partners, users, vendors, customers, project and program team members, and management leaders
Communicates clearly and proactively to peers and client stakeholders
Listens for client needs, can speak to Point B capabilities (services, products, etc.) at a high level, and pulls in the right support when client need is identified
Opportunistically engages in business development efforts by identifying opportunities, joining calls or pursuit teams, and preparing business development collateral
Builds relationships through exceptional client service delivery and maintains relationships to support Point B business development
Supports team effort and builds authentic relationships with individuals in work groups and teams
Proactively seeks ways to supports team members and help other associates and clients achieve their professional goals
Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B cultural tenets and values
Participates in firm culture activities to connect regularly with other Point B'ers (e.g. account meetings, Practice Meetings, etc.)
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The ability to chartyour career path based on expertise and passions
An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals
The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model
The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each's unique needs and contributions to the firm
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU'VE ALREADY DONE:
B.A. or B.S. required; MBA desired
3-7 years of total experience; minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Demonstrated project management (PM) capability working with business and technology projects
PM experience for small engagements or work stream lead for a program
Experience with PM methodologies/tools
Experience with one or more functional areas similar to Point B client-like environments (e.g. department or function, small company operations)
Experience being an effective member of a team
Experience with more than one relevant industry desired
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:
Utility type players willing to work in an emerging market kind of environment (contribute to business development, market start-up activities, etc.)
Versatile consultants who thrive on variety, challenge, and some ambiguity
Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture
Engaging leaders who make a positive impact on their firm, clients, and communities
Accomplished consultants with a growth mindset who want to use their networking and relationship-building skills to help grow the firm
Ideally located in an existing Point B market withflexibility and willingnessto travel up to 80%
Ability to travel to client site
Ability to work from home
Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The estimated salary range for this role is $96,000 - $120,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.
Bonuses are awarded at Point B's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.
INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?
When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
WHAT MAKES POINT B DIFFERENT?
We put our passion for change to work, using our purpose and values as our north start. Our teams help organizations solve their greatest challenges and created an inclusive culture that attracts and retains the world's best talent. Be part of a collaborative culture where we build lasting relationships with each other, our customers, and our communities.
Benefits - Point B rewards high performance with a total rewards approach that includes competitive base pay, benefits, and short-and long-term incentives - as well as flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and a culture designed to help our diverse team of individuals flourish.
Employee Ownership - We give employees a voice in directing their careers and the growth of our company. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a non-contributory retirement vehicle that grows over time from annual allocations (based on individual compensation) and the value of our company.
Award winning - Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine, Great Place to Work, Consulting Magazine, BuiltIn, and many others.We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women in addition to other awards regarding our workplace inclusivity.
Point B is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
Point B is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, which includes providing reasonable accommodation for in any individuals with disabilities or for religious purposes. Applicants with disabilities may contact our Accommodations team at [redacted] or [redacted] to request and arrange for accommodations through the application and/or recruiting process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability or religious observance, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please note: This mailbox is only for accommodation requests or questions. Please use the Contact Us form for any recruiting inquires.
Legal Information for Job Seekers can be accessed on our Careers Website.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We're consulting done different. While others might say it,we live it-your success is our success.
We start with the challenges you face, then partner to drive to what's right for your business, your people, and your future. The proof is in our world-class NPS score that consistently triples our competitors. We know how to listen carefully, respond with agility, and accelerate time to value.
When you partner with Point B, you'll experience the speed and confidence needed to spot critical pivots, navigate complexity with ease, and tailor technology to fit your needs.
We're ready to start generating your future today.
The Consultant is an onsite client-facing role that supports Point B's growth by leading small client engagements or a workstream within a large program. The Consultant is accountable for planning and managing the work of their workstream, identifying, and managing risks and issues, developing documentation, and engaging with the project team and clients to achieve project goals.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Plans, designs and implements project/workstream plans with minimal oversight
Develops project management artifacts, including work back schedules, dependency diagrams, issue/risk logs, etc.
Conducts data analysis to support project findings
Establishes project governance and manages project scope and budget
Develops project deliverables and documentation in support of the business objectives
Plans and facilitates effective project meetings, driving discussions to necessary resolution
Provides direction and collaborates effectively with business leaders, project and technical teams
Builds and manages stakeholder relationships, including business partners, users, vendors, customers, project and program team members, and management leaders
Communicates clearly and proactively to peers and client stakeholders
Listens for client needs, can speak to Point B capabilities (services, products, etc.) at a high level, and pulls in the right support when client need is identified
Opportunistically engages in business development efforts by identifying opportunities, joining calls or pursuit teams, and preparing business development collateral
Builds relationships through exceptional client service delivery and maintains relationships to support Point B business development
Supports team effort and builds authentic relationships with individuals in work groups and teams
Proactively seeks ways to supports team members and help other associates and clients achieve their professional goals
Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B cultural tenets and values
Participates in firm culture activities to connect regularly with other Point B'ers (e.g. account meetings, Practice Meetings, etc.)
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The ability to chartyour career path based on expertise and passions
An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals
The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model
The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each's unique needs and contributions to the firm
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU'VE ALREADY DONE:
B.A. or B.S. required; MBA desired
3-7 years of total experience; minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Demonstrated project management (PM) capability working with business and technology projects
PM experience for small engagements or work stream lead for a program
Experience with PM methodologies/tools
Experience with one or more functional areas similar to Point B client-like environments (e.g. department or function, small company operations)
Experience being an effective member of a team
Experience with more than one relevant industry desired
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:
Utility type players willing to work in an emerging market kind of environment (contribute to business development, market start-up activities, etc.)
Versatile consultants who thrive on variety, challenge, and some ambiguity
Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture
Engaging leaders who make a positive impact on their firm, clients, and communities
Accomplished consultants with a growth mindset who want to use their networking and relationship-building skills to help grow the firm
Ideally located in an existing Point B market withflexibility and willingnessto travel up to 80%
Ability to travel to client site
Ability to work from home
Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The estimated salary range for this role is $96,000 - $120,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.
Bonuses are awarded at Point B's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.
INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?
When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
WHAT MAKES POINT B DIFFERENT?
We put our passion for change to work, using our purpose and values as our north start. Our teams help organizations solve their greatest challenges and created an inclusive culture that attracts and retains the world's best talent. Be part of a collaborative culture where we build lasting relationships with each other, our customers, and our communities.
Benefits - Point B rewards high performance with a total rewards approach that includes competitive base pay, benefits, and short-and long-term incentives - as well as flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and a culture designed to help our diverse team of individuals flourish.
Employee Ownership - We give employees a voice in directing their careers and the growth of our company. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a non-contributory retirement vehicle that grows over time from annual allocations (based on individual compensation) and the value of our company.
Award winning - Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine, Great Place to Work, Consulting Magazine, BuiltIn, and many others.We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women in addition to other awards regarding our workplace inclusivity.
Point B is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
Point B is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, which includes providing reasonable accommodation for in any individuals with disabilities or for religious purposes. Applicants with disabilities may contact our Accommodations team at [redacted] or [redacted] to request and arrange for accommodations through the application and/or recruiting process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability or religious observance, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please note: This mailbox is only for accommodation requests or questions. Please use the Contact Us form for any recruiting inquires.
Legal Information for Job Seekers can be accessed on our Careers Website.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.