Principal

About the role

Inspire11 is a full-service consulting firm that helps clients reach their full potential by getting closer to their customers, their employees, and their communities. Utilizing innovative and strategic thought with technology to bring change and disruption to life. Our team partners with technology leaders to help them strategize and execute their digital, analytics and technology initiatives. We focus on positively disrupting the marketplace and building customer loyalty in an ever-fickle consumer market. We are constantly keeping our eyes open for revenue generating opportunities in organizations using application development and data analytics. In order to meet the demands of our high growth business, we are looking for talented Principal Consultant to provide insights and solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagement delivery content and quality assurance, perform risk assessment and lead project planning from end-to-end
• Assist in the overall growth of practice areas through a combination of business development, talent management, ownership of delivery production and thought leadership
• Build teams and guide consultants through all phases of delivery including: requirements gathering, solution architecture, and driving an effective development team
• Elicit clear and actionable client business requirements and develop innovative, compelling solution strategies to meet those requirements
• Create and present proposals and establish Statements of Work for client engagements

Requirements

• 10+ years of consulting experience in the digital or data analytics industry
• 7+ years of experience working on custom product development (SDLC) using Agile methodology
• Worked and driven sales pursuits within a consulting environment, with direct experience in large program and solution management
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Excellent communication skills and able to act as a thought leader (writing, presenting, collaborating, etc.)
• Comfortable working in fast paced environments, able to wear many hats, and have a general fear of being bored

Why Inspire11

At Inspire11, we believe our values make a difference:

• We value, support, and help each other grow
• We are committed to active inclusion and diversity
• We are transparent and believe the best idea wins
• We succeed when our customers succeed
• And we keep it fun!

We believe that everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. Nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of the digital and analytics space.

Work arrangement

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation philosophy

Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. The most critical factors driving compensation are an Eleven's skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job, as well as cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets. Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11's discretion based on performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company's financial performance, with written notification before any change.

Bonuses

• Target-based periodic bonuses for employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets communicated via offer letter or annual update. Awarded only if the employee is meeting performance expectations and in good standing, the target is met, and the Company's financial performance and market conditions permit. All such bonuses are discretionary and earned only when paid out.
• Annual bonus pool: each year the Company decides whether financial performance, market performance, and business realities allow creation of an annual bonus pool. If so, the Leadership Team grants annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on diligence, performance, expertise, skill, judgment, and experience. To be eligible, an employee must be hired by no later than October 1st of the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible for the annual bonus pool.

Equity

Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. A newer program grants options annually to high-performing employees based on performance reviews, manager recommendation, and leadership approval, with a vesting period.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (contributory, premiums partially paid by Company and partially by employee)
• Short-term disability: 60% of salary up to $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period (Company-paid)
• Long-term disability: 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of end of disability or age 67 (Company-paid)
• Life insurance: two times annual salary up to $400,000 maximum (Company-paid)
• Connectivity stipend: $325 annually (Company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things (Company-paid)
• 401(k) plan with standard or Roth IRA options; Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of salary per a vesting schedule

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

Depending on eligibility and elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds:

• Flexible savings accounts
• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts
• Healthcare savings accounts
• Dependent care savings accounts
• Commuter benefit accounts

Paid time off and leave

Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave. In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.

Inspire11 offers paid parental