Because of Strategic Ventures' exclusive focus on companies delivering IT services they often retain Strategic Ventures to expand their senior management teams. The following is a brief summary of the growing list of current executive career opportunities.


Directors, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consulting

Seeking world-class Lean practitioners in major US metro areas. This role will be responsible for working on client project teams from beginning to end by applying Lean tools and techniques to drive operational and financial improvements for the client. Responsibilities: -- Work on the client project team to identify the client’s needs using a modified VSM approach, develop a roadmap to meet the needs and execute the roadmap to achieve significant results. -- Provide Lean training, facilitate Kaizen events and provide follow-up to drive operational improvements -- Mentor and coach others in the use of Lean tools on assessments, operational analysis and implementation of lean methods -- Support the firm’s activity in developing new business opportunities and developing intellectual property. Extensive travel to client locations; international travel possible


Assoc. Directors, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consulting

Associate Directors in US metro locations responsible for executing support work with clients in the following areas: developing pre-work and supporting larger Kaizen events and other lean activities, executing DMAIC projects, mentoring client Black Belts, and other on-the-ground support. Secondary responsibilities include supporting firm activity in new business, developing IP, and other internal activities. Responsibilities: -- Work on the client project team to assist team in identifying the client’s needs -- Help develop a roadmap to meet the needs and assist in executing the roadmap to achieve significant results -- Provide and or support Lean and Six Sigma training, facilitate Kaizen Events -- Provide follow-up to drive operational improvements -- Mentor and coach others in the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools on assessments, operational analysis and implementation of lean and Six Sigma methods -- Support the firm’s activity by assisting in developing new business opportunities and developing intellectual property. Extensive travel to client locations; international travel possible


Managing Directors - 'Big 4' Consultancy - So. Calif.

Managing Directors - "Big 4" Consultancy - So. Calif. Big 4 consulting client needs SAP and Oracle business transformation consultants lokking for senior consulting executives who can help establish and manage a new, high profile emerging practice that is focused on business transformations. This requires managing the significant consulting demand from Global 2000 clients seeking assistance in addressing complex, large-scale enterprise-wide SAP and Oracle client-specific utilization initiatives. Qualified business consultants will have responsibility for leading comprehensive people-process-change SAP- and Oracle-oriented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects across a variety of industry segments. Positions require strong executives whose advisory experience includes all facets of systems-facilitated change, from package selection through design, implementation and performance improvement. In this position, you will be responsible for leading enterprise transformation projects at key clients across a variety of industries, as well as selling work into their target client base. Demonstrated success in managing and penetrating key accounts, as well as establishing and growing new account relationships is also required. Candidates must also possess and utilize strong business development skills to identify opportunities, develop proposals and close and deliver engagements in the continuing effort to grow and develop the practice. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable in practice development and in delivering quality results. Communication skills are critical, including the ability to organize and present thoughts clearly and concisely (oral and written) into well constructed, easy to understand and meaningful reports, proposals, presentations and other communications. Candidates should be self-motivated, energetic, confident, thoughtful, respectful and capable of independent work efforts, as well as capable of leading and working effectively within client teams. Mentoring and development of teams is also required.Finally, candidates must thrive on the challenge of being part of a quickly evolving career and be energized by the process of building a high profile practice. Detailed career opportunity requirements are found below: -- 10 years of deep SAP or Oracle consulting experience across the enterprise, preferably in a large consulting firm. Experience designing and implementing SAP or Oracle systems, dealing with finance transformation, shared services, outsourcing, restructuring and merger integration as it relates to SAP or Oracle systems and implementation. -- Experience managing large proposal development teams and implementation teams (10-30 resources, $15-30M program or larger ) through IT strategy initiatives, business application implementations, middleware implementations, application requirements, design, development, and testing while leveraging overall technical architecture knowledge. -- Proven track record in developing client relationships, developing new business, and delivering projects. Extensive project management experience including project staffing, budgeting, planning, reporting and updating status. -- Experience in finance transformation, shared services, outsourcing, restructuring and merger integration as it relates to ERP systems and implementation. -- Ability to develop a business vision and lead implementation efforts. -- Experience with practice management including recruitment, development and management of people. -- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with executive-level communication. -- Travel: 80-100 - Education: BA/BS Bachelor''s degree required. Post-graduate degree preferred. Bachelor''s degree required. Post-graduate degree preferred.


Managing Directors - 'Big 4' Consultancy - NY City

Big 4 consulting client needs SAP and Oracle business transformation consultants looking for senior consulting executives who can help establish and manage a new, high profile emerging practice that is focused on business transformations. This requires managing the significant consulting demand from Global 2000 clients seeking assistance in addressing complex, large-scale enterprise-wide SAP and Oracle client-specific utilization initiatives. Qualified business consultants will have responsibility for leading comprehensive people-process-change SAP- and Oracle-oriented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects across a variety of industry segments. Positions require strong executives whose advisory experience includes all facets of systems-facilitated change, from package selection through design, implementation and performance improvement. In this position, you will be responsible for leading enterprise transformation projects at key clients across a variety of industries, as well as selling work into their target client base. Demonstrated success in managing and penetrating key accounts, as well as establishing and growing new account relationships is also required. Candidates must also possess and utilize strong business development skills to identify opportunities, develop proposals and close and deliver engagements in the continuing effort to grow and develop the practice. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable in practice development and in delivering quality results. Communication skills are critical, including the ability to organize and present thoughts clearly and concisely (oral and written) into well constructed, easy to understand and meaningful reports, proposals, presentations and other communications. Candidates should be self-motivated, energetic, confident, thoughtful, respectful and capable of independent work efforts, as well as capable of leading and working effectively within client teams. Mentoring and development of teams is also required.Finally, candidates must thrive on the challenge of being part of a quickly evolving career and be energized by the process of building a high profile practice. Detailed career opportunity requirements are found below: -- 10 years of deep SAP or Oracle consulting experience across the enterprise, preferably in a large consulting firm. Experience designing and implementing SAP or Oracle systems, dealing with finance transformation, shared services, outsourcing, restructuring and merger integration as it relates to SAP or Oracle systems and implementation. -- Experience managing large proposal development teams and implementation teams (10-30 resources, $15-30M program or larger ) through IT strategy initiatives, business application implementations, middleware implementations, application requirements, design, development, and testing while leveraging overall technical architecture knowledge. -- Proven track record in developing client relationships, developing new business, and delivering projects. Extensive project management experience including project staffing, budgeting, planning, reporting and updating status. -- Experience in finance transformation, shared services, outsourcing, restructuring and merger integration as it relates to ERP systems and implementation. -- Ability to develop a business vision and lead implementation efforts. -- Experience with practice management including recruitment, development and management of people. -- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with executive-level communication. -- Travel: 80-100 - Education: BA/BS Bachelor''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s degree required. Post-graduate degree preferred. Bachelor''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s degree required. Post-graduate degree preferred.


VP Sales & Marketing -- NY City area

VP of Sales & Marketing position will manage all marketing and business development activities and staff for a midsized IT consultancy. Specifically, the position will be responsible for attaining goals related to revenue, profit, and client satisfaction while building, retaining and developing a high quality team. Success in this role demands the leadership ability to integrate and streamline internal business development activities with the sales and marketing resources of partners. The new VP will work with Practice Leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive “go to market” Sales & Marketing Plan and instill the discipline of a partner-oriented sales methodology. Preferred Qualifications: • Senior level sales/marketing/consulting executive with proven ability to communicate the value proposition of enterprise applications consulting services to Fortune 500 companies and Federal government agencies • Inside-the-enterprise or e-Business experience. That is, proven ability to align corporate strategies by maximizing the use of inside-the-enterprise information via solutions such as intranets, extranets, and customer internets • Conceive and lead business development initiatives emphasizing a consistent sales process and methodology that incorporate joint marketing and co-selling partnerships • Consistent top performer. Regularly cited by top management for superior work ethic, relationship-building skills and ability to lead by motivating other members of a team • Skilled at devising integrated sales and marketing strategies, budgets and plans • Strong understanding of strategies within the management and the IT consulting services industry • Ability to collaborate with client services and operations in integrating sales and marketing programs and processes. • 10 years of consulting services sales and marketing management and experience • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Willing to travel nationally. However, 10-20 ravel is expected. • BA/BS degree or equivalent with an MBA preferred

 


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