Business Strategy & Operations Specialist

In this role, you will partner closely with the GBS Center Lead and support the coordination of cross-functional activities across areas such as Finance, Procurement, People Engagement, and Agile Coaches. You will help translate business priorities into practical actions, support operational follow-up, and contribute to process improvement and governance initiatives.

The position is designed for someone who is hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders. You will play an important role in helping the team stay aligned, ensuring follow-through on priorities, and supporting the execution of strategic and operational topics in a structured way. A strong engineering mindset, consulting exposure, and experience in client-facing environments will be highly valued.

• Strategic Support: Assist in translating leadership priorities into clear action plans and follow-up items, supporting initiatives such as Business Continuity and Work-to-Office models.
• Operational & Financial Support: Help monitor budgets, follow up on supplier and sourcing-related activities, and support process improvements to increase efficiency.
• People & Culture: Contribute to employee engagement and communication initiatives that promote collaboration, alignment, and a positive work environment.
• Executive Liaison: Support logistics, agendas, and coordination for visits from global leaders, as well as internal communication efforts to highlight team achievements.
• Project Coordination & PMO: Track high-priority cross-functional initiatives, support project execution, and help ensure timely progress across key workstreams.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Support day-to-day interaction with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, follow-up, and alignment on priorities and deliverables.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Finance, Communications, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy support, project coordination, or a similar client-facing role.
• Consulting Exposure: Experience in a Big Four or similar consulting environment is highly preferred. Experience supporting multiple stakeholders, managing priorities, and contributing to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Client-Facing Experience: Proven experience interacting directly with clients or senior stakeholders, managing expectations, and supporting delivery in structured environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis; experience with project tracking, reporting, and process improvement is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders at different levels.
  • Ability to organize tasks, follow through on commitments, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
  • Strong problem-solving approach and ability to adapt in dynamic environments.

 

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