Senior Consultant, Cida Continuous Improvement

The Senior Consultant within the Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics Group (CIDA) reports to the Associate Director, CI and is responsible for executing process improvement and other projects of strategic importance while producing valuable and meaningful deliverables. This includes working with and building relationships with process owners in Financial Affairs and across the University, mapping processes and assisting process owners in identifying efficiency opportunities using lean principles and other frameworks, and creating presentations and presenting to various levels of management.

Major duties of this position include:

• Incorporate best practices, tools, templates, and standards throughout project execution
• Represent Financial Affairs on committees, projects, and other work as needed
• Collaborate with the university's Data Analytics group on projects where data analysis would complement process improvement work.
• Lead complex, cross-functional consulting projects, which includes determining and defining project scope and objectives, identifying resource needs, supervising project team members, preparing project budgets, and developing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Drive innovation through collaborative problem solving and actively seeking opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement methodologies and data-driven decisions.
• Assist with the creation of Lean Program training materials and execution of training sessions university wide.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standardized tools, templates, and methodologies to support CI work and ensure quality deliverables.

Required Skills

• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial, cross-functional team environment
• High level of technical and analytical capabilities, skilled at decision-making under uncertainty, combined with a commonsense approach
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information and suggest process improvements to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and develop audit programs and procedures without established guidance
• Proven track record in leading successful projects to drive organizational change
• Must have strong organizational skills, analytical/quantitative skills, and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in client service, management consulting, financial analysis, or process improvement

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or willing to get one).
• Experience in Higher Education and associated administrative function (e.g. IT, budgeting, operations, research).
• MBA or relevant masters degree

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager Senior Consultant, Continuous Improvement'. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits/Other Information:

• Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.
• For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
• The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience