Principal Consultant, Strategic Consulting

As a Principal Consultant of Blue Fin Group, this associate will be responsible for delivering consulting services to our clients.  Success in this role is measured upon the ability to grow and support Blue Fin Group’s presence and reputation in the marketplace by delivering consulting services and thought leadership.The following represents the scope, attributes and expectations of Blue Fin Group Principal Consultants:Firm BuildingEffectively communicate (internally and externally) BFG’s BHAG and MissionAssist in the implementation of strategic initiatives aligned to BFG BHAG and MissionDemonstrate through actions, living BFG’s core valuesComply with BFG policies and proceduresIdentify potential additional uses and utilize current technology solutions and toolsIdentify potential refinements to and follow the BFG project methodology, approach, and standardized project deliverable frameworks.If identified as a RACI R or A, set or assist in setting annual and quarterly goals associated with the RACI categoryIf identified as a RACI A or R, drive performance and lead RACI teams in achieving annual and quarterly goals.Through personal SMART goals, assist in achieving firm and RACI goals.People Management & DevelopmentUtilize the target profile in identifying potential BFG candidatesSubmit potential candidates to the manager for considerationAssociates endorsed to manage direct reports will actively participate in the concurrence process to recruit and hire new BFG Consultant associatesAssociates endorsed to manage direct reports will assist in implementing a consistent hiring and onboarding process for each new associate Assist in the development and implementation of a new associate training program, if selected as a trainer, and for potential direct reports Serve as FINgerprint Guide for new Consultant associatesSupport peers during the new associate training processAnnually, develop quarterly SMART Goals to support achievement of overall firm strategy and firm building initiatives, complete self-assessment and attainment of SMART goals, and review with manager Associates endorsed to manage direct reports will complete the manager assessment, and provide guidance/support to direct reports on development, assessment, and attainment of individual SMART GoalsGain understanding of all associates’ experience, skills, competencies, areas of subject matter expertise, areas of interest and focus areas for developmentIf aligned, the Project Manager utilizes the associate’s experience, skills, competencies, areas of subject matter expertise, areas of interest, and focus areas for development as considerations for the projectAssociates endorsed to manage direct reports:Conduct weekly 1:1 discussionsComplete Annual Performance ReviewAssist, guide, and mentor in the creation and execution of the Professional Development Plan.Participate in Associate Alignment & Resource PlanningPrepare for weekly 1:1 discussions with the managerComplete self-assessment of Annual Performance Review and discussion with the managerCreate a Professional Development Plan for discussion with the manager and executeBusiness DevelopmentAssist Partners in business development efforts by identifying and cultivating new project opportunities within existing clients.Attend a business development meetings.Assist in developing responses to RFPs, project approaches, work effort estimates, and statements of work for review and approval by Senior Principals and Partners.Develop and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders and clients’ middle management. Incorporate into business development initiatives and effortsProject and Client ManagementArticulate the vision and goals of the project to BFG project team members Gain alignment with the project teamAssist Senior Consultants and Consultants to understand project catalyst, client’s business model, current level of achievement of overall business objectives, key project objectives, and project hypothesisOwnership and accountability for the quality and timeliness of one’s work productDevelop and maintain client relationshipsCommunicate any risks to BFG to the PartnerAssist in guiding the client’s thinking and decisions utilizing one’s subject matter expertise, experience, analytical skills, and leadership presence.Consulting Services DeliveryAssist in the assessment and design of the components of a strategic business plan, to include:Project BackgroundExecutive SummaryBusiness ProblemSolution OverviewBenefits of the SolutionFinancial ImpactImplementation PlanNext StepsAchieve the annual billable hours target of 72%Familiarize oneself with consultant service offerings and communicate with clientsDemonstrate subject matter expertise in more than one area and/or topicAbility to understand and articulate the overall commercialization cycleBe a voice within Blue Fin GroupShare subject matter expertise with BFG associatesActive participation in team calls and Trimester MeetingsIndustry Thought LeadershipIdentify potential industry speaking engagements and communicate with the manager and the Director of Marketing.Author thought leadership content (e.g., white papers, articles, blogs, social media posts, etc.)Assist in developing presentations for BFG speaking engagements.