Consultant Job Description

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Consultant

Harbor.com - Chicago, IL

Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join our growing team. By providing strategic, technology and operational services to clients in the legal, professional and financial services industries, our Consultants are a highly talented group of professionals who offer a unique blend of core consulting experience across a number of industries and disciplines along with specialized skills in their respective areas of expertise. As a part of Harbor's VG+S team, we will rely on you to work closely with project team members and client personnel, facilitating requirements gathering, researching best practices, leveraging internal intellectual property, and conducting data analysis to facilitate the implementation of cost savings and process improvement opportunities. You will play a key role in developing and implementing the identified opportunities as well as support practice operations and business development. This position will work out of Harbor's Chicago office in a hybrid capacity (working remotely is permitted).

Responsibilities:

Respond to client needs with direction and support to ensure high quality of service and satisfaction across client accounts
Support cross functional teams, department + company initiatives, and other teams/groups outside of specific client engagements
Recognize which results are important, understand how data and information plays into specific deliverables, and work to achieve the appropriate goals in a timely fashion
Use critical thinking skills to address problems and offer or seek reasonable solutions
Produce thorough and accurate data sets and written communications, leveraging business writing principles in collaboration with project leadership

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in a related Consulting, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management or Process Improvement role. Analytical experience, ability to train, mentor and lead project teams and a desire to learn and grow are essential. Additional qualifications will include the following abilities, attributes, experience and skills:

Proven analytical and quantitative skills
Experience conducting financial analysis and research
Strong ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and organize data
Capacity to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines
Ability to build trust as a dependable resource within the project team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel + high degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Management Information Systems required
1-3 years of relevant experience in an industry or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, process improvement, project management and/or financial analysis
Live in or be willing to relocate to Chicago immediately
Permanent U.S. work authorization
Occasional travel, up to 10%, may be required (domestic or international)

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients - leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments - to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.