Strategy Consultant for Multi-State Restaurant Chain

We’re looking for experienced strategy consultants to serve as Engagement Managers on our team. (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, a Project Leader at BCG, or a Manager at Bain). Our ideal candidate has successfully led client engagement work at a top consulting firm and is looking to continue that work in the flexible consulting model that Artemis Connection provides. She/He is a strategic thinker, structured communicator, and excellent project manager who can navigate between managing client teams and more junior Artemis Connection team members. In this 3-4 month contract engagement, we're looking for an experienced strategy consultant to tackle complex, high-visibility problems for one of our clients, a multi-state restaurant chain. You will identify key issues, partner cross-functionally to conduct analyses, craft management-level recommendations, and implement strategic programs that shape the future of their stores. Responsibilities: Business Strategy & Insights • Diagnose business challenges across Store Operations and Store Development • Build business cases, including size of prize, margin impact, and profit contribution • Identify trade-offs across revenue, margin, customer experience, and operational risk • Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into clear strategic recommendations Project Leadership & Execution • Develop project charters with clear problem statements, KPIs, scope, and timelines • Lead cross-functional workstreams from ideation through implementation • Apply structured frameworks and Human-Centered Design to develop innovative solutions • Communicate progress and manage expectations with leaders at all levels Storytelling & Communication • Create compelling management-level presentations and narratives • Synthesize research into focused, actionable strategic direction • Use data to frame decisions and drive alignment across stakeholders Innovation & Influence • Inspire cross-functional teams and drive momentum behind strategic ideas • Navigate ambiguity to bring complex initiatives to life • Champion innovation and thoughtful risk-taking Who You Are • Analytical thinker skilled in data analysis and modeling • Strong communicator and storyteller with executive-ready presentation skills • Strategic problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity • Collaborative leader experienced in managing stakeholders and cross-functional teams • Curious, proactive, and motivated to improve store experiences and performance Preferred Experience • 5-7 years of Strategy Consulting experience (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, a Project Leader at BCG, or a Manager at Bain). • Retail operations, store development, and/or strategic consulting experience • Project management and cross-functional leadership • Experience developing strategic business cases and presenting to executives Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite • Experience with data and visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI) preferred Apply tot his job