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Working with CCM means you will be continually challenged to increase your knowledge and make outstanding contributions from the beginning of your career.

Because we know that our long-term success will depend upon yours, we make every effort to hasten your progress along a clearly defined career path. Depending on your education and experience, you will enter the firm as a Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst. Thereafter, you will advance along the path as rapidly as your abilities will allow. Click any title for a detailed description of the position.

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A progression in leading and leadership in CCM

On-the-job learning

As a new member of our team, you will immediately find yourself immersed in cases, learning from our senior staff and working side-by-side with our clients. At CCM you are hired into a job: you can expect to be involved in complex and challenging cases right from the start. Your career development is monitored by your case manager and coach, who provide advice and help you advance in the company.

Off-the-job training

CCM's training programmes help you refine and supplement the talent you bring to the firm. You will learn how to make effective client presentations. We offer sessions on facilitating meetings, managing cases, and relationship building with different types of people. As appropriate, you may participate in marketing and sales classes. Frequent practice meetings provide you with additional opportunities to develop your industry or functional know-how.

Business analyst provides analytical support to case teams. He/She is working with experienced consultants, Business Analysts develop models, perform complex analyses, and work on research assignments at both the office and client sites. Analysts often travel while on assignments, undertaking a broad range of activities while gaining exposure to the business world. They may also participate in marketing activities and the preparation of proposals for new engagement opportunities.

For individuals with either an advanced degree other than an MBA or an undergraduate degree plus several years of full-time relevant experience, the CCM Senior Business Analyst position is an important bridge between that of Business Analyst and Consultant. This position is designed to utilize and develop the talents of individuals who may not have received an MBA but possess relevant experience and a desire to learn the discipline of management consulting.

As an CCM Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately, you will join a project team, working at a client location, sharing your ideas, and addressing CEO-level issues. Our goal is to involve you in all phases of the consulting process, helping you hone your professional skills.

Manager provides effective case management and supports business development.

Managers at CCM have project oversight on engagements. They are responsible for assigning specific tasks to the staff and making sure that the deliverables are scheduled and presented on time. Managers have opportunities for professional development and mentoring to help guide their career path and develop expertise in specific industry or service practices.

Principal supports business development of existing and new clients. Secures project quality. Holds internal management position.

At CCM, principals are elected to the position. Their everyday responsibilities involve development of engagement strategy and business development, while dealing directly with clients and managing client engagements. Principals also become involved in internal firm-building projects that create visibility within the firm and have other opportunities for career development.

Officers are involved in senior client relationship development and management. They partner with CEOs to create long-term strategies with each account, and may be responsible for managing the client relationship. Officers take an active role in the leadership of CCM, and also in developing and executing the business strategy for the firm.