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. (As such, we're also open to candidates with in-house strategy/operations experience, if that experience has built this consulting “toolkit” of skills). 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