Senior Manager, Consulting - Agricultural Economics

Senior Manager, Consulting - Agricultural Economics

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Make an impact with our Consulting – Economics team as a Senior Manager, Agricultural Economics. This diverse team of professionals understands the business needs of clients and provides leading-edge analysis and research services to support evidence-based decision making. As a trusted advisor, you’ll evaluate programs and business alternatives, determine economic and financial contributions, develop public policy and empower clients to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal, planning and delivery of Agriculture research projects such as economic impact studies, cost-benefit studies and market studies for clients in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
• Develop innovative methodologies and models for undertaking economic analysis following best practices.
• Manage engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (budgets, WIP, timely billing, collection, variance recognition).
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure client needs are met and relationships grow and develop.
• Review, design and develop high-quality deliverables including reports, presentations and other correspondence.
• Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues or key risks relevant to the client’s business.
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and lead the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs.
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

Skills and Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Agricultural Economics.
• CMC, PMP or other related certifications are considered an asset.
• 10+ years of consulting experience, ideally in a client-service environment.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative economic methods and data analysis.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Demonstration of advanced project management skills and tactics
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills
• Established network within the Canadian agricultural community

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!