Business Consultant (Water SME)Business Consultant (Water SME)
Position Description
Put your business insights to the test, helping unlock complex challenges and design solutions for tomorrow, today.
CGI's Water team is looking to grow their team with a Business Consultant / Subject Matter Expert Consultant from the industry. Do you want to make an impact on the water sector? Are you looking to work with high-profile clients within the UK water sector? Would you like to be part of a growing company with the scale and strength to take your career to the next level?
As a Business Consultant you will be joining CGI's Water Team which shapes and delivers solutions at the heart of the UK Water Industry.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Manage and contribute to all phases of the project life cycle, from pre-sales through to solution delivery, ensuring client needs are met.
• Analyse client business processes and functional requirements to identify and define tailored solutions that address sector-specific challenges.
• Create high-level designs and define solutions that align with the business goals of clients in the UK Water Industry.
• Collaborate with sales teams during the pre-sales stage, assisting with proposals, presentations, and solution demonstrations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory, technological, and market trends within the UK Water Industry, ensuring that CGI remains at the forefront of sector innovation.
• Work closely with internal teams, including technical experts and project managers, to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Develop a detailed understanding of the UK Water Industry, including regulatory changes, wholesaler and retailer processes, metering, asset management, and operations.
• Utilise business analysis techniques and process reengineering to innovate and improve client solutions.
• Build comprehensive business cases to support strategic decisions and drive project success.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Apply your knowledge of water sector solutions such as SCADA systems, CRM, billing, field-force management, and asset management to develop and implement effective strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of finding innovative solutions to business challenges, showcasing your problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Exhibit commercial awareness with experience in estimating technical project activities and managing the contracting phase.
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