Lead Knowledge Analyst - Next Gen Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Lead Knowledge Analyst (LKA) on the Next Gen ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) topic within BCG's Tech and Digital Advantage (TDA) Practice Area, you will spearhead the growth of the ERP Center of Excellence (CoE). In this role, you will be a global connector bridging our ERP efforts across regions into the CoE, building and prioritizing a product roadmap of assets to build or enhance, and advocating for Knowledge Team engagement in ongoing ERP efforts (e.g., proposals, cases, innovation fund projects, marketing, training, etc.).

You will also work together with case and proposal teams to provide knowledge assets, analysis, and expert advisory. You will serve as a thought partner and content expert to topic/sector leaders and case teams, helping structure and solve complex issues. You may line manage a team of junior colleagues, taking responsibility for their goal setting, ongoing feedback, and career development support.

Next Gen ERP is BCG's holistic approach to help our clients create value from the complex and costly core systems program in a rapidly changing world. We re-connect these programs to value: growth, process agility, data availability, and sustainability. We use the Data & Digital Platform (DDP) thinking to design ERP implementations and migrations that:

Secure incremental transition leveraging DDP

Unlock clients' data - which typically sits within the core - for the realization of digital use cases

We de-risk and accelerate ERP programs combining the best of agile methodology and rigorous governance. We help our clients navigate the complexity of the ecosystem by offering independent advice. We enable our clients, helping them build the capability to own their core and create sustainable performance.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Industry and software research, trend analysis and benchmarking

Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches, customized solutions and functional expertise (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.) within ERP business transformations

Bringing industry perspectives to drive the development and maintenance of knowledge assets (e.g. ERP in Chemicals/Consumer Products Goods/etc., ERP assets/tools/playbooks, etc.), based on different client context

Communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to engage your audience effectively

Managing a portfolio of projects, with strong awareness of business priorities and commercial impact

Training, coaching, and mentoring junior team members

Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

3+ years of ERP business consulting experience required (e.g., ERP strategy, business/tech target picture, setting up the PMO, etc.); candidates with consulting experience are preferred

In lieu of consulting experience, 4+ years minimum industry experience required; 6-10+ years of industry experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of end-to-end ERP transformations with a focus on strategy and business processes gained through hands-on experience

Experience in internal asset and product development is a plus

Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Signavio is a plus

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment

Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)

* Fluency in English

As a Lead Knowledge Analyst, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.

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