Lead Business Consultant/ Sr. Strategy - REMOTE

We currently have a career opportunity for a Lead Business Strategy Consultant to join our Global Commerce Team. While our headquarters is located in St. Louis, MO, this position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States.

Job Overview:

The role of the Lead Business Strategy Consultant is for individuals passionate about identifying and delivering the right Business solution for each client. Our Business Consultants have a keen Business orientation with an understanding of how technology can be effectively applied to meet a variety of Business needs and help drive business outcomes.

A Lead Business Strategy Consultant thrives in challenging environments and accomplishes difficult assignments without significant supervision and instruction. Our consultants can handle the stress of being accountable for delivery and complete goals on time, practice strong attention to detail, persevere through tough obstacles, and do not get easily discouraged.

The Lead Business Strategy Consultant is a key delivery point of contact and will be involved in the strategic planning of an engagement or helping the client make decisions about their future IT direction. Once a project has begun, you will facilitate key requirements with stakeholders and customers using standard and User Experience techniques. You may be responsible for functional designs, detailed designs and system mapping, wireframes, requirement specifications, and prototypes.

The Lead Business Strategy Consultant will interface with Perficient technical and business delivery personnel, as well as vendors and customers on a regular basis, and mentor junior Consultants. You will provide best-fit solutions for one or more projects. You will provide solutions and recommendations to clients for their business problems. You will also contribute in a variety of roles in thought leadership, industry analysis, business and process analysis, and documentation. You will challenge your leading-edge solutions, consultative and business skills through the diversity of work in multiple industry domains.

• Work with Product Owner/Business Analysts to understand functional requirements and interact with other cross-functional teams to architect and design solutions.
• Provide business recommendations based on industry trends, best practices and business opportunities.
• Drive common vision, practices and capabilities across teams.
• Demonstrate broad solutions business leadership exerting influence outside of the immediate team and driving change.
• Fluent on current industry trends with an eye on market/technical conditions and future direction.
• Experience leading customer workshop sessions to educate customers on the latest technology trends and best practices.
• Proven track record of leadership roles delivering solutions within defined timeframes.
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive account management and effective project delivery.
• Establishes knowledge of client business challenges and priorities to translate into opportunities.
• Maintains regular client communication and satisfaction, ensuring opportunities and challenges are addressed in a timely manner.
• Helps deliver presentations to clients and management teams.
• Contributes to project discoveries, kickoff, prepare proposals and statements of work following company standards.
• Translate client’s business needs into detailed business requirements documents, use cases and systems interaction diagrams.
• Assists project team to establish high, mid, and micro level plans for project team.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7-10 years of professional business analysis experience, with strong relationship management, account management, and support experience.
• Minimum 5 years consulting industry experience working with external clients.
• Experience working with modern enterprise Commerce tools, technologies and frameworks.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Deep understanding of iterative development methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current technologies and complex enterprise level applications.
• Skilled ability to obtain, understand and respond strategically to client needs.
• Highly detail oriented, well organized, and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Energetic, motivated, service-oriented, and be able to multitask.
• Proven track record of delivering on time, on budget, and meeting client commitments.
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to new situations and challenges.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $64,974 to $149,880. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.