Strategy & Operations Associate Consultant

Whatyou'llDo Manage and execute substantial projects and processes within assigned spaces that help enhance space creditability Optimize space operations; proactively suggest and implement improvements or enhancements to space leadership Connect the dots across initiatives within the space and firm to create operational efficiencies and save team members time. Help drive space-level strategy and facilitate change enablement Lead impact measurement & communication plans Collaborate on budget optimization and business development activities Interact independently with key members of the space and ZS team Act as a proxy for space leads in certain tasks, expanding scope and responsibility. Navigate the network within the assigned space and across ZS to accomplish key objectives. Deliver outputs that are of internal-ready quality, suitable for a broad audience. Whatyou'llBring bachelors degree required 2+ to 5 years experience in professional services firm, consulting or strategy/operations experience preferred Fundamental understanding of consulting business models Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent oral and written communication Strong project management skills, successfully managing multiple projects at once, including those with intersecting workstreams Ability to navigate Experience and comfort working with multiple and senior stakeholders Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact Proficiency and skill in MS Office Suite