Strategic Business Consultant

Job Title: Sr. Strategic Business Consultant

Location: Remote - Irving, Texas, United States (Candidates must reside in Texas)

Type: Full Time

Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Strategic Business Consultant to lead and deliver high-impact strategic initiatives. This role will manage cross-functional programs, drive process improvements, and act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams
• Develop and present business cases aligned with organizational strategy
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing consultative recommendations on processes, systems, and solutions
• Conduct business analysis and map current and future state processes
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Lead change management efforts and support adoption across the organization
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Monitor project health, track issues, and ensure resolution across project lifecycle
• Collaborate with external vendors and manage deliverables and integrations
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting
• Measure post-implementation results to ensure business value and ROI realization
• Mentor and coach teams on Agile/SAFe methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, healthcare, or related field
• 7+ years of experience managing strategic initiatives and complex projects
• 5+ years of experience in a consultative project/program management role
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, large-scale initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Agile/SAFe methodologies
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget, resources, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive engagement

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, or logistics environments
• Knowledge of Salesforce, AI, chatbots, or digital transformation initiatives
• Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) certification
• Experience with data analytics and process optimization
• Familiarity with Visio and project management tools

What We’re Looking For

• Strategic thinker with strong consultative and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across geographies
• Strong influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and business transformation

Work Environment

• Primarily remote, with limited travel (~10%)
• Hybrid schedule (if located near office) with periodic onsite collaboration