Business Development Manager 5

Step into a pivotal role where your strategic expertise will directly shape the commercial success of a global technology leader. Partnering with Aquent, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business operations, optimize project structures, and deliver high-impact commercial strategies. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your financial acumen and project management skills to influence key business decisions and streamline operations on a grand scale.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical professional to join our commercial strategy efforts. In this dynamic role, you will act as a key business analyst and operations expert, managing vendor relationships, establishing robust business processes, and overseeing critical project management lifecycles. Working closely with project directors and leaders, you will ensure project goals, deadlines, and budgets are meticulously tracked and achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain seamless communication services across business units and project teams.
• Maintain and organize project communications data and key business metrics.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Set up and manage project and work breakdown structures.
• Establish, document, and optimize business processes for maximum efficiency.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and costs.
• Predict potential budget overruns and proactively offer strategic solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a highly relevant field.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in business operations, program management, business management, or a related analyst role.
• Strong proficiency in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Applications.