Emergent Method is a Louisiana-based management consulting firm focused on helping companies and organizations innovate, grow, improve their performance, and achieve their missions. We do this by bringing people and ideas together to understand opportunities, let ideas emerge and create multi-faceted solutions with results greater than the sum of their parts. We come from backgrounds of solving complex problems and implementing change, working with clients to help navigate shifting landscapes and seize opportunities – including those they had not seen before. From strategic planning and organizational design, to project management and strategic communications, we are dedicated to helping our clients adapt, innovate and grow – pushing systems, agencies, and industries to new heights, while developing strategic, systemic solutions and processes to support those goals. We opened our doors in 2012, and in 2017, we were honored as Company of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and Junior Achievement, a recognizable benchmark of growth – and we seek the same measures of continuous improvement for the clients we serve. By definition, we are a team dedicated to our clients as they transform, come into being, or become prominent – as they emerge – by supporting organizational growth through systematic planning and action.
Management Consultant
Location
Louisiana
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Management Consultant
EMERGENT METHOD
Emergent Method is seeking a versatile and strategic professional to join our team as a management consultant. This individual will lead and support a variety of complex, high-visibility consulting engagements across a variety of sectors and disciplines, including strategic planning, organizational design, stakeholder engagement, economic and community development, and project management. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; remote candidates will be considered, provided they are able to travel as needed. The ideal candidate is experienced in strategic and organizational planning with exceptional communication skills, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to manage multi-faceted initiatives from concept to execution. They should be creative, collaborative, highly organized, and committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality work products. They should also be comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, community partners, business leaders, and the public, while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Lead and manage complex projects, ensuring clear direction, structure, and delivery of high-quality work products - Develop and execute communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans tailored to diverse audiences - Facilitate collaboration among clients, partners, and community stakeholders through meetings, workshops, presentations, and other engagement activities - Conduct research, analyze data, synthesize findings, and develop recommendations to inform project strategy and decision-making - Prepare compelling written content, including strategic plans, reports, presentations, messaging frameworks, talking points, and public-facing communications - Support organizational and strategic planning for public and private sector clients through planning, program design, policy analysis, and project coordination - Develop and maintain project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and status documentation; track progress and proactively communicate updates to clients and team members - Serve as a thought partner to clients by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and providing strategic guidance across projects - Represent the firm and clients in meetings, public forums, and stakeholder sessions with professionalism - Uphold the firm’s reputation by delivering exceptional client service, maintaining attention to detail, and consistently exceeding expectations Minimum qualifications include: - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, communications, public policy, business, or a related field; master’s degree preferred - Five to ten years of experience in consulting, project management, strategic communications, community development, economic development, government relations, or similar work - Demonstrated experience leading or managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with multiple stakeholder groups - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling, and strategic content for varied audiences - Experience with stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and public-facing initiatives - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines - Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools - Ability to travel as needed and work occasional non-standard hours Preferred skills: - Experience working with public sector organizations and advising senior-level decision makers in strategic matters - Experience developing impactful strategies and plans, communications, engagement approaches, and policy recommendations - Ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, engaging content - Comfort working with creative teams, including designers, content creators, and subject matter experts - A track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships and serving as a trusted advisor Why Emergent Method? At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing towards exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other. Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we’re constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever — no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home. Beyond our focus on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team: - Competitive salary and bonuses - Monthly technology and wellness stipends - Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off - Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment - Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees - Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development Background Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders. With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth. We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together. Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts. Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner. For more information, visit emergentmethod.com. Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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