Consultant -Business Operations / Management (Project Director)
CHARLOTTE, NCPosted 25 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cogent Analytics
Job overview
The Consultant - Business Operations / Management (Project Director) at Cogent Analytics leads client projects to improve productivity and financial performance for small to mid-sized businesses, delivering measurable business transformation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing client relationships from opportunity origination to project completion, delivering business solutions, overseeing project scope and timelines, and handling administrative tasks like invoicing and reporting.
Compensation and benefits
The position starts as a 1099 contractor for at least 90 days with compensation based on billable client work and performance, with potential transition to a full-time W-2 role offering comprehensive benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 8-10 years of consulting or equivalent experience with proven results, strong financial literacy, project and client management skills, advanced computer proficiency, and must be authorized to work in the US with the ability to travel extensively.
Career development
Successful contractors may transition to full-time employment with benefits, indicating opportunities for career growth within the company.
Work environment and culture
Cogent Analytics values integrity, client-first mentality, collaboration, diversity, and a culture of challenging the status quo to improve results.
Company information
Cogent Analytics is a mission-driven consulting firm focused on supporting growth in privately held businesses through strategic leadership and transformation.
Team overview
The Project Director works closely with Assistant Directors, Senior Project Directors, and administrative staff in a collaborative environment.
Job location and travel
This role requires 100% travel across the US, typically Sunday through Friday, working onsite with clients.
Unique job features
The job uniquely requires full-week travel and starts with a contractor evaluation period before potential full-time employment, emphasizing high accountability and performance-based compensation.
Company overview
Cogent Analytics is a business management consulting firm that specializes in providing small to mid-sized businesses with strategic planning, operational efficiency, and financial management solutions. They generate revenue through consulting fees, offering services such as business analysis, project management, and growth strategy development. Founded in 2014, the company has a history of helping clients improve profitability and operational performance by leveraging data-driven insights and personalized consulting approaches. Their commitment to client success and sustainable growth has positioned them as a trusted advisor in the business consulting industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase extensive consulting experience, particularly in business operations, project management, and financial improvement, emphasizing your ability to deliver measurable results and lead client relationships from start to finish.
Highlight your financial acumen by detailing your experience with P&L management, balance sheets, cash flow analysis, and any relevant software proficiency such as Microsoft Office, financial systems, CRMs, and project management tools.
Apply through multiple platforms including Cogent Analytics' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you reach the right hiring managers.
Leverage LinkedIn to connect with current Project Directors or Assistant Directors at Cogent Analytics; break the ice by referencing their recent projects, asking about company culture, or expressing admiration for Cogent’s client-focused approach and commitment to integrity.
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