The Strategic Change Office (SCO) leads high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic transformation across the organization. As a Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor and project leader, driving complex projects that shape the firm’s long-term success. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels of the organization.
SCO-led initiatives typically span multiple departments and business units, often involving sensitive or high-impact decisions. The Consultant delivers a neutral perspective to help stakeholders navigate complex challenges, align on solutions, and achieve outcomes that support the firm’s strategic goals.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule based on client needs.
SCO Engagement Offerings
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Internal Consulting
The Impact You'll Make
- Lead enterprise-level programs and high-complexity projects end-to-end with support from SCO Manager, from initiation through close.
- Serve as the point of contact and manage relationships with project stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Develop high-quality, error-free client deliverables and presentation materials tailored for diverse audiences, including senior executives.
- Independently create, manage, and execute project and change management plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Independently draft project communications and templates, and executive updates for review and delivery by project teams, leadership, and firm stakeholders.
- Create and send out agendas and recaps for program and project meetings.
- Lead client-facing project meetings and workshops end-to-end for different audience levels.
- Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project risks by communicating risks clearly, early, and appropriately to management.
- Independently develop an approach to capture, analyze, and synthesize information and data to identify key themes and actionable insights to influence strategic decisions.
- Drive collaboration and influence decision-making without formal authority among project stakeholders through exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Lead small or special projects, ad-hoc or advisory requests, independently.
- Mentor departmental interns and analysts, coaching them on best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of SCO methodologies and tools to enhance organizational effectiveness.
What You’ll Bring To Baird
- 5–9 years of relevant experience in project and change management, internal or external consulting experience highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as business, operations, strategy, or finance; advanced certifications (PMP, Prosci, CCMP) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional activities on complex programs/projects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Thrives in ambiguous environments and demonstrates agility in problem-solving.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Demonstrated business acumen and leadership qualities.
- Advanced conceptual, analytical, and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word, Outlook).
