Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AAA-The Auto Club Group is seeking a Business Consultant to serve as a business function expert across various teams. The role involves identifying business project needs, providing guidance and training, and leading complex analyses to develop effective business solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a business function expert on one or more teams, representing the operational interests of one or more business units
- Identifies various business aspects of projects that may need modification during changes in the project’s design and development
- Provides guidance/training to other team members/business partners to improve performance
- Develops and analyzes data models and reports and prepares recommendations for management review
- Conducts application/technology demonstrations and briefings to various groups and levels of management
- Provides expert advice, guidance and counsel to team members/business partners
- Leads activities related to conducting complex analysis, evaluating alternatives and making recommendations for innovative and effective business solutions
- May lead a team of individuals to complete specific project tasks
- Develops project/business objectives, requirements and cost benefits as projects/business plans are initiated
- Updates status of project/business solution to management over the course of the project
- Develops, reviews, revises, and updates documentation pertaining to project/business activities (e.g., specification documents, on-line help, testing of processes/product lines, procedures, etc.)
- Coordinates, develops and defines test strategy/approach for department/project (e.g., unit, system, acceptance testing)
- Provides expertise and makes recommendations regarding changes/enhancements to applications/technology across multiple business areas
- May act as a liaison between assigned department/project and internal and external contacts
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Project coordination and/or leadership experience
- Business planning and consulting
- Researching, analyzing, identifying and resolving moderately complex to complex business problems
- Participation on project teams
- Developing data models using spreadsheet applications
- Analyzing data models/reports and preparing recommendations for management review
- Providing guidance to less experienced staff/team members
- Preparing written proposals/reports
- PC software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, MS Project)
- Project management tools (GANTT, Pert charts, Project Professional, MS Project, etc.)
- Planning, organizing and decision making
- Analysis, compilation and interpretation of data
- Preparation and presentation of materials
- Achieving stated objectives within designated timeframe
- Explore alternative approaches to existing processes and project objectives
- Perform a variety of concurrent activities
- Work with others in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to include report generation and presentation of major reports
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Operations Research, Information Technology or related field
- PMP Designation
- Related professional or technology certification/designation
- Experience with Sabre and/or other travel technology systems
- Knowledge of Salesforce and Axis
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote)
- Annual bonus potential based on performance
- Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options
- 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals.
- 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax
- Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting
- Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment
- Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements
- Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month
- Paid Holidays:
- Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules
- Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules
- Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
- Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG)
- Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
- Adoption assistance program
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