Job Title: Senior Consultant, Business Strategy (CPG & Retail)
Location: Bedminster, NJ (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
About SDG Group
SDG Group is a global consulting firm specialized in Data & Analytics. We are committed to unlocking organizations’ potential by offering in-depth analytics expertise that empowers our clients to become successful data-driven enterprises. Innovation is in our DNA; we constantly innovate our value proposition with cutting-edge laboratories and transformational models to provide the ultimate analytics practices and solutions.
Position Overview
As a Senior Consultant in our Business Strategy team, you will work with leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Retail companies to drive their data-driven transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping them understand their business needs, identify high-impact analytical use cases, and optimize data processes. This strategic role requires a balance of deep domain knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to bridge the gap between business goals and technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Roadmap Development:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-value use cases and develop strategic roadmaps for analytical implementation that align with client priorities.
- Product Management: Serve as a Product Manager for strategic developments, guiding stakeholders through prioritization, managing risk, and defining features to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and communication between business and development teams, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
- Business Process Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of client business processes to provide expert guidance on development decisions and proposals.
- Solution Guidance: Evaluate and recommend data providers, technological solutions, and advanced tools. Interpret insights and present outcome recommendations to improve client strategy.
- Process Improvement: Define and execute data & analytics process improvement roadmaps to optimize the impact and efficiency of the client’s analytics lifecycle.
- Team Leadership: Lead small project teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in business consulting, data strategy, or a related field.
- Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of CPG industry challenges, key business processes, and industry-specific use cases. Experience working in or with the CPG or Retail industry is preferred.
- Product Management: Experience working with analytics products as a Product Manager or Product Owner is preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leaders.
- Analytical Mindset: A strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex business strategies and needs into actionable data insights.
What We Offer
- Stability and Growth: Full-time employment in a growing high-tech industry with a meritocratic culture that provides opportunities for professional growth and regular salary reviews.
- Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks of paid vacation, a flexible holiday schedule, and hybrid working arrangements that balance on-site and remote work.
- Supportive Community: A welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you can learn from exceptional professionals and make a significant impact.
