Analysis Manager

Overview of the Organization and Process

DB&A consists of 3 distinct teams. There is a Sales Team, an Analysis Team and an Operations Team. In a very simplified view, the Sales team is responsible for meeting potential clients and getting them to understand the value of our services. Once a client sees DB&A as a potential partner, the Analysis Team is brought in to serve as an extended Sales team to set up projects for the Operations Team. The objective of the Analysis Team is to demonstrate the ability to transform management cultures and to successfully deliver on commitments with guaranteed results. If a client is satisfied with the transformation proposal presented by the Analysis Team, the Operations Team will then begin to execute the transformation process over the course of a 6-month project engagement.

Analysis Team Overview

The core Analysis Team for each engagement is comprised of the Director of Analysis (DOA) and the Analysis Manager (AM). The extended Analysis team also includes a Chief of Operations, a Project Manager and Management Consultants of varying levels. The Director of Analysis is ultimately responsible for the outcome of the Analysis and devotes a great deal of time strategizing and providing daily engagement with the client to earn a "go-ahead" for project engagement.

The role of the AM is to help lead in the successful execution of the Analysis process through effective leadership, training and communication with the Associates and clients, to plan, coordinate, evaluate and compile complex data that results in an effective analysis.

The AM focuses on executing the Analysis strategy with the Consultants. The AM leads and develops a team of Consultants and interacts with our Directors, the client's management team while Consultants provide operational support and expertise to identify operational opportunities on the shop floor.

This position requires 75% travel year-round, Sunday - Friday.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Gain exposure to 15-25 clients per year and experience a variety of executive-level work environments and situations.

• Utilize DB&A's proven methodology to identify opportunities for improvement through comprehensive studies.

• Build and maintain client communication and foster client relationships.

• Demonstrate a client-centric approach on all analysis engagements.

• Work with the client's mid-level managers to help them understand the DB&A process.

• Organize, lead and develop a team of 5-15 consultants and senior executives.

• Organize and analyze financial and operational data.

• Observe, record and analyze operational findings to identify client performance improvement opportunities.

• Perform client-specific resource utilization analysis and gap analyses.

• Coordinate with the Operations team to facilitate face-to-face time to begin building relationships which will carry throughout the course of an Analysis engagement.

• Enter any operational environment and rapidly and accurately identify the operating issues that drive poor or unpredictable performance regarding productivity, quality and delivery and safety issues.

• Serve as support to the DOA and to think ahead and ensure that the DOA receives the proper information and data required for the Analysis facilitation.

• Conduct exceptional study write-ups pertaining to the Analysis at hand and serve as an exceptional instructor on how to write an effective study.

• Provide on-the-floor follow ups to ensure Consultants are properly conducting studies and identifying operating problems in their respective areas.

• Manage Consultants to confirm that quality studies are generated identifying the culture of the organization, the tools (or the lack thereof) being utilized to manage the operation, and the root-cause/cost of the operating problems that occur in the operation.

• Serve as a strong motivator, spurring the Consultants to reach higher levels of performance, and when required, be able to confront and take appropriate corrective actions to refocus Consultants.

• Manage follow-up questions with Consultants and the client to make certain that answers are received in a timely manner.

• Plan, organize, communicate, and execute all logistical aspects to ensure that personnel from disparate locations arrive at the hotel/client site(s) in the timeliest and most cost-effective manner.

Desired Attributes

A successful Analysis Manager will be self-starting and self-directing, setting an example for Consultants. This individual must be comfortable traveling without a concrete a return schedule which is determined by the Analysis process and comfortable working extended hours for weeks on end and be able to complete weekend work as needed. The ideal candidate must possess strong project management skills, including management of people, in addition to excellent analysis skills.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree (Business, Management, Engineering or related field preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in a consulting, strategy or similar relevant experience.

• Experience interacting with senior level management clients within an organization.

• Ability to interact with the DOA on strategies to utilize data and points to move the client.

• Possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Analysis process and Analysis tools utilized.

• Demonstrated ability for abstract thought.

• Strong ability to review, analyze and present large amounts of data within short time frames.

• Ability to balance delivery of results, problem solving, and client management.

• Adaptability to fast-paced, high pressure, and changing environments.

• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to enhance the analysis process.

• Superior time management skills and the ability to keep the analysis and preparations on schedule to meet critical deadlines.

• Exceptional observation, analytical, numerical reasoning, business acumen, and leadership skills.

• Excellent organizational, written and communication skills to interact with all levels of a client organization.

• Knowledge of capacity modeling, SMED concepts and production rate analysis concepts and familiarity with manufacturing concepts (Lean, Six-Sigma, Takt, Kanban, etc) is a plus.

• Ability to be direct and provide daily constructive feedback to large teams.

• Strong ability in handling budgets and financial controls to meet cost guidelines.

• Willing to self-sacrifice personal time & comforts to ensure team success.

• Experience in planning logistics for large teams.

• Proper utilization, management and updating of the Analysis database.

• Above average proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• Per diem and parking/transportation allowance

• Medical plan options that include 100% employer paid premiums for employee

• Medical, FSA/HSA, dental, short- & long-term disability insurance

• Two weeks paid vacation, one-week paid PTO and year-end holiday closure

• All credit card reward points and air miles aggregated for personal use

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of this corporation is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Our corporation hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

DB&A believes all employees should be provided with a work environment which enables each team member to be productive and to work to the best of his/her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.